AXA XL · 18 hours ago
Senior Internal Auditor
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$86K/yr - $129K/yrAXA XL is known for solving complex risks and is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead and share in the leadership of audits. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on audits to assess internal controls and provide insights to management and the Audit Committee.
ConsultingCustomer ServiceFinanceInsurance
Responsibilities
Leads or shares in the leadership of all aspects of planning, execution and reporting of audits
Ensures all work is completed in accordance with professional (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors) standards, including AXA Group Internal Audit guidelines
Assists in the development of a group-wide risk-based audit plan, inclusive of participating in related discussions with AXA XL business unit leadership
Effectively communicates with AXA XL Internal Audit Managers, Directors and Chief Audit Executive
Oversees the effective completion of the audit planning and risk assessment phase for specifically assigned complex areas or entire audits, inclusive of process narratives, flowcharts and audit programs. Provides input on audit coverage in presentations to the Audit Leadership Team
Directly performs and oversees the audit team’s effective execution and documentation of testing associated with the field work phase of the audit, including ensuring that audit program steps are adequately satisfied, appropriate conclusions reached, and issues documented
Provides mentoring and coaching to assigned team members utilizing acquired audit and AXA XL business knowledge
Assesses the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational and regulatory compliance controls and determines root causes and business impacts associated with process deficiencies
Directly performs and/or coordinates the review and approval of all relevant audit work papers and other relevant outputs by Internal Audit management
Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of audit reports and other related documents in conjunction with issuance to AXA XL business unit leadership
Represents AXA XL Internal Audit in conjunction with major business initiatives and proactively advises management on the design and implementation of effective processes and controls while maintaining auditor resilience
Performs ad hoc audit projects, as assigned by AXA XL Internal Audit leadership and responding to emerging risks and management requests
Regularly interacts with AXA XL business unit management on the status of their remediation plans to address control deficiencies reported by Internal Audit and performs validation testing of control design and operating effectiveness following the completion of management’s remediation efforts
Qualification
Required
Leads or shares in the leadership of all aspects of planning, execution and reporting of audits
Ensures all work is completed in accordance with professional (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors) standards, including AXA Group Internal Audit guidelines
Assists in the development of a group-wide risk-based audit plan, inclusive of participating in related discussions with AXA XL business unit leadership
Effectively communicates with AXA XL Internal Audit Managers, Directors and Chief Audit Executive
Oversees the effective completion of the audit planning and risk assessment phase for specifically assigned complex areas or entire audits, inclusive of process narratives, flowcharts and audit programs
Provides input on audit coverage in presentations to the Audit Leadership Team
Directly performs and oversees the audit team's effective execution and documentation of testing associated with the field work phase of the audit
Ensures that audit program steps are adequately satisfied, appropriate conclusions reached, and issues documented
Provides mentoring and coaching to assigned team members utilizing acquired audit and AXA XL business knowledge
Assesses the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational and regulatory compliance controls and determines root causes and business impacts associated with process deficiencies
Directly performs and/or coordinates the review and approval of all relevant audit work papers and other relevant outputs by Internal Audit management
Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of audit reports and other related documents in conjunction with issuance to AXA XL business unit leadership
Represents AXA XL Internal Audit in conjunction with major business initiatives and proactively advises management on the design and implementation of effective processes and controls while maintaining auditor resilience
Performs ad hoc audit projects, as assigned by AXA XL Internal Audit leadership and responding to emerging risks and management requests
Regularly interacts with AXA XL business unit management on the status of their remediation plans to address control deficiencies reported by Internal Audit and performs validation testing of control design and operating effectiveness following the completion of management's remediation efforts
CPA/CIA/ACA/CA/CISA designation (or equivalent) preferred
BA/BS/BSc (or equivalent) in Accounting, Auditing, Business (or similar field) desirable but not mandatory
Prior some internal and/or external audit experience preferred
Demonstrated abilities in managing people and projects and effectively interacting with team members and business unit management at multiple levels
Proven track record within internal/external audit environment evidencing robust performance in conducting high quality audit work, findings and reports
Knowledge of insurance/reinsurance processes, products and services, including claims, financial reporting, investment management and underwriting
Understanding of IFRS, Solvency II and general understanding of SEC and statutory reporting requirements
Familiar with a risk-based and business process focused audit approach
Proven written and oral communication skills
Preferred
CPA/CIA/ACA/CA/CISA designation (or equivalent) preferred
BA/BS/BSc (or equivalent) in Accounting, Auditing, Business (or similar field) desirable but not mandatory
Prior some internal and/or external audit experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive retirement savings plan
Health and wellness programs
Wide range of learning opportunities
Company
AXA XL
We are a leading provider of insurance and reinsurance offering innovative risk management solutions for businesses worldwide.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Joseph Tocco
Chief Executive Officer, Americas
Rose Hall, PE
Co-Founder, AXA XL Ecosystem
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