Lead Internal Auditor

At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees.

JOB SUMMARY
Leads internal audit projects by reviewing risk within an assigned process, controls in place, assessing how controls accomplish key business objectives and facilitating managers’ understanding of internal control concepts and trends.  Serves on large and complex operational audits.  Provides guidance and support to other internal auditors within their own projects.  Documents audit issues and collaborates with business partners to develop action plans that address control gaps.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS        
1.    Leads operational and assurance audit projects:
•    Leads moderately complex operational audit projects
•    Manages projects to completion within target dates and assigned deadlines
•    Ensures audits stay focused on the highest risks within an assigned process 
•    Evaluates internal control design adequacy and effectiveness
•    Assigns and reviews the work of the project team
•    Makes recommendations to promote positive changes that lead to new and higher levels of performance
•    Identifies opportunities in processes or procedures where controls could be strengthened or improved
•    Documents audit issues and partners with business partners to develop action plans to address identified issues and documents them in audit reports
•    Trains the audit staff assigned to the project, and coaches them toward their development goals, including providing timely feedback  
        
2.    Serves on large and complex operational audits
•    Participates in the completion of operational audits and makes recommendations on improvements to processes
•    Identifies, articulates, and evaluates risks and design adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
•    Manages assigned audit work to completion within target dates and assigned deadlines
•    Participates in the development of new systems to identify risks and implement controls proactively 
•    Documents audit issues and partners with business partners to develop action plans to address identified issues and documents them in audit reports        
        
3.    Leads audit projects and gathers information for external audit firms on projects as necessary.      
4.    Attends conferences and seminars on Internal Audit topics.       
5.    Participates in assigned corporate-level projects, including special audits and investigations to address emerging risks, and serves as a subject matter expert for audit.        
6.    Performs special audits as requested by the Chief Audit Officer and Internal Audit Manager, such as reviewing a specific claim, policy transaction or agent.        

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The education and experience below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:

•    Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, insurance or related field, or equivalent relevant experience  
•    Five years of experience in public accounting or internal audit, or related experience 
•    Experience in property and casualty insurance or life insurance accounting, claims and/or underwriting preferred
•    Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
•    Related audit, accounting or insurance designation(s) preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES    

COMPETENCIES
The knowledge, skills and abilities below are required for the job unless labelled as preferred:    

•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Excellent human relations skills
•    Excellent analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
•    Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
•    Strong knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
•    Occasional travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling
•    Continuous Improvement
•    Drives Results
•    Honesty & Integrity
•    Self-Awareness
•    Service
•    Social Awareness
•    Teamwork

Essential Functions:

• Leads moderately complex operational and assurance audit projects

• Manages projects to completion within target dates and assigned deadlines

• Assigns and reviews the work of the project team

• Identifies opportunities in processes or procedures where controls could be strengthened or improved

• Documents audit issues and partners with business partners to develop action plans to address identified issues and documents them in audit reports

• Trains the audit staff assigned to the project, and coaches them toward their development goals, including providing timely feedback

• Serves on large and complex operational audits

• Participates in assigned corporate-level projects, including special audits and investigations to address emerging risks, and serves as a subject matter expert for audit

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, business administration, finance, insurance or related field, or equivalent relevant experience  

• Five years of experience in public accounting or internal audit, or related experience

• Audit related certification, such CIA, CISA, or CPA

• Advanced degree, additional coursework, internships, or certifications may be considered in meeting some of the requirements

• Experience in property and casualty insurance or life insurance accounting, claims and/or underwriting preferred

• Related audit, accounting or insurance designation(s) preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent human relations skills

• Excellent analytical, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

• Strong knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software

• Occasional travel required; a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if traveling

Per the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the hiring range for this position for Colorado-based team members is $90,201.12 - $115,826.23. The hiring range for other locations may vary.

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