Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing insurance brokerage and consulting firms. We operate through a network of specialized national platforms and local offices to offer our clients a comprehensive portfolio of solutions built on innovative thinking and personal service. Alliant is changing the way our clients approach risk management and benefits, so they can capitalize on new opportunities to grow and protect their organizations.
More information is available on the company's website at: www.alliant.com .
Summary
Responsible for setting up the company's internal audit function and providing strategic direction, leadership, and coordination of the Company's Annual Audit Plan. This role involves the creation, execution, and review of various audits and evaluations of internal processes, the assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance with industry regulations/standards, and contributing to the overall risk management strategy. The role partners with the business to elevate risk-awareness within the organization, as well as drive enhanced control environment through value-add recommendations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Directs, designs and executes a comprehensive enterprise-wide internal auditing strategy and function, adhering to auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and conduct risk-based audits by analyzing and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of financial, operational, and compliance related controls.
- Plan and conduct internal reviews and audits to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting agency standards, and within generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's business operations, systems, policies, and procedures.
- Designs and Implements the auditing governance framework and procedures to attain long-term auditing objectives.
- Directs the projects, teams, and tasks required to produce annual audit plans.
- Engages with other functions across the enterprise, like risk, business intelligence, finance, information technology, security, and front office operations to facilitate audits.
- Prepares timely and comprehensive internal audit reports for submission to the Audit Committee, President and senior management, and recommends enhanced controls or processes to improve fiscal and operational performance as needed.
- Coordinate with senior management and the external auditors to maximize year-end audit efficiency and effectiveness.
- Builds an internal audit team and leads the day-to-day operation of the department including hiring, training, goal setting, staffing, risk assessment, project management, and management reporting. Build expertise through coaching, mentorship and developmental initiatives.
- Work with Internal Audit Committee along with corporate and brokerage services leaders to identify potential areas of risk and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- In partnership with Human Resources and executive leadership as appropriate, investigates allegations of potential fraud related activity/behavior of employees relative to the execution of their duties and external inquiries of this type, if needed.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes that may impact the company's audit activities.
- Perform Internal controls assessments of acquired companies and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies.
- Participate in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented.
Qualifications
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, in relevant field preferably Accounting or Finance
Ten (10) or more years of related experience in internal audit, public accounting and/or accounting.
Five (5) or more years of managerial experience
Understanding of the insurance industry
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
Skills
Strong knowledge of standards, procedures, and general auditing policies including Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles and Practices
Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
Must have a comprehensive understanding of Internal Audit standards, procedures, and methodology
Self-starter with strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills
Advanced computer skills including MS Office and Data Analytics tools and analytical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Critical thinking and analysis
Excellent problem solving, planning and organizational skills
Commitment to compliance and accountability
Technology Proficient (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio)
We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees’ needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.
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