AVP, Internal Audit

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The Assistant Vice President, Internal Audit will be a member of the Internal Audit leadership group helping direct a team to provide valuable risk management, governance and control insights to our business partners. This position will have maintain relationships with management throughout the Company and lead assigned special projects. Responsibilities include determining internal audit scope and testing plans, reviewing audit workpapers and preparing communications reflecting the results of the work performed for management.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Performs a combination of duties in accordance with departmental guidelines:
Implements strategic objectives with substantial impact on the short-term success for the audit process and daily audit activities of assigned business or functions.
Executes internal audit activities, including implementing audit processes and delivering quality audit services, issue identification and resolution and ensuring assigned business areas receive high quality, effective audit services.
Leads, directs and has full management accountability for staff in area of responsibility with an emphasis on talent management and succession planning in accordance with corporate strategic direction.
Communicates with senior management on issues related to audit and special activity, including planning, results and issues and corrective action plans.
Participates in special projects and operating management meetings to provide input on audit/control issues.
May perform additional duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationship
Typically VP and above
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
1. In-depth technical knowledge of theories and practices within a professional field, i.e., auditing and risk assessment and working knowledge in other related fields.
2. Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of external and/or internal business partners within scope of responsibility, team and/or matrix environment.
3. Leadership and management skills demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
4. Ability to drive results by identifying and resolving problems within scope of responsibility.
5. Knowledge of the insurance industry, its products and services.
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software.
Education & Experience
1. Bachelor's degree with Master's preferred in accounting, finance or a related discipline, or equivalent.
2. Applicable professional designations (CPA, CIA or CISA) preferred.
3. Typically a minimum of ten years of related work experience in public accounting or internal audit, with five years management experience. IT Audit experience preferred.
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