Audit Strategy & Operations Director

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Responsible for expert contributions in developing and implementing global internal audit strategies and effective professional practice operations.
Oversees the Internal Audit team performance and compliance against internal policies and procedures. Drives continuous improvement enhancements and deploys training and development activities.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:

• Lead efforts to establish and maintain global policies, procedures and practice guides to ensure execution consistency (e.g., audit methodology, annual audit planning and issue tracking)
• Monitor and report on Internal Audit team key performance indicators
• Oversee Internal Audit continuous improvement efforts related to strategic initiatives
• Manage quality assurance & improvement initiatives through annual and ongoing review of Internal Audit individual engagements and team level activities
• Manage financial planning and forecasting, including management of co-source partner contracts and activities Own audit management system including maintenance, administration and advancement
• Support talent management initiatives in implementing deep audit specialization culture through identification and development of training activities and experiences.
• Manage regular skills assessment processes and help to develop operational best practices.
• Enhance stakeholder reporting, including those presented to the Audit Committee and executive management
• Manage relationship and direct assistance programs performed with external auditors
• Performs ad hoc projects as requested

May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
AVP or above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
1. Senior level knowledge of corporate and departmental auditing practices, procedures and principles as well as thorough knowledge of the insurance industry, the organization and departmental functions and operations.
2. Ability to effectively lead, coach and develop an audit staff.
3. Ability to achieve results by taking a proactive long-term view of business goals and objectives.
4. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to effectively plan and direct multiple projects and project work teams.
5. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners.
6. Ability to exercise professional judgement and assume responsibility for decisions which have an impact on people and quality of service.
7. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AuditBoard or other auditing management system.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred or equivalent. Advanced degree or professional designation (CIA, CPA, CISA) preferred.
2. Typically a minimum eight to ten years auditing, accounting and/or finance and management related work experience.
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