NC
Associate Director of Internal Audit
NR Consulting LLC
🇺🇸 United States
Hybrid
Manager or above
2 weeks ago
- Risk Management
- AI
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- CISA
2 weeks ago
Location:New Haven, CT/ Hybrid
Overview
The Director of Internal Audit evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, cybersecurity and operating controls in order to safeguard assets. Manages work of auditors across multiple audits and supports VP of Internal Audit with senior leadership and Audit Committee reporting.
Core Responsibilities
- Directly plan and manage all phases of the internal audit process in accordance with established industry standards and the Internal Audit Department’s Policies and Procedures.
- Assess governance, risk management and internal control (GRC) processes to identify internal control gaps or weaknesses related to key business risks.
- Keep VP of Internal Audit informed of issues and recommend resolutions.
- Perform internal audits and advisory reviews of a more complex nature, including but not limited to, actuarial principles, investments, artificial intelligence, regulatory, third-party service provider and system implementations.
- Assist in directing the activities of the audit team including work prioritization and scheduling; provides appropriate coaching, motivation, and feedback to audit team.
- Demonstrate positive influence on management to advance the internal control environment for the business through credible challenge and the identification, reporting and tracking of issues that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements and expectations.
- Advance the internal audit risk assessment process that informs the annual audit plan.
- Evaluate quality of the internal audit function and suggest improvements, including developing and enhancing reporting dashboards to provide insights and foresight to senior leaders and the Audit Committee.
- Ability to effectively work from home and travel to home office at least once a month for department and team meetings.
Required:
- Comprehensive understanding of audit and risk management methodologies
- Understanding of risks related to vendor management
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and a demonstrated record of building effective working relationships at all organizational levels
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Research and problem-solving capabilities
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- TeamMate or another similar audit tool
Required:
- BS or BA in Business, Accounting, or other equivalent areas of study
- 10 years of business experience in internal audit, accounting, or insurance industry experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- CPA, CIA, CISA or comparable designation desirable
Associate Director of Internal Audit · NR Consulting LLC