W. R. Berkley Corporation · 3 days ago
Finance Audit Leader
Wilmington, DE
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expW. R. Berkley Corporation is one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. They are seeking a Finance Audit Leader to perform and lead high-quality, risk-focused audit fieldwork, ensuring compliance with internal audit policies and methodologies while working closely with Business Units and Corporate Finance.
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Responsibilities
Performs and/or leads high quality, risk-focused audit fieldwork, in accordance with Internal Audit policies, methodologies, and standards to identify meaningful issues, risks and other exposures within Finance and Operational areas
Lead and/or perform financial and operational examinations, partnering with operational and IT audit teams to assess adequate management controls, efficiency, and compliance with policies, regulations, and accounting principles using sound, independent judgment
Demonstrate leadership through engagement, reflective listening, collaboration, sound judgment, personal development and fostering a spirit of continual improvement
Provide guidance and training to less experienced members of the Finance audit team, through effective communication and demonstration
Review work papers prepared by others, ensuring proper support for audit conclusions
Develop a risk-based approach for each financial audit during the pre-audit planning process
Appropriately analyze control environment and develop effective audit steps to test controls where necessary in line with internal audit methodology
Identify, document, and assess business processes and controls to evaluate risks and controls
Conduct walkthroughs to gain an understanding of the financials and/or operational process(es) being audited
Understand the audits steps being performed by the Operational and/or IT teams and complete a gap analysis of all key processes to ensure the completeness of the audit scope
Document all testing in accordance with best practices and the department’s standards, including drafting of a planning memo, complete and accurate workpapers and draft audit findings
Develop and apply alternative audit procedures beyond those contained in standard Audit Program Guides, where applicable
Periodically update existing Audit Program Guides and/or develop new ones
Design testing plans/methodologies for areas not previously reviewed
Lead meetings with the Business Unit management to provide audit status updates and/or communicate audit findings and recommendations
Work independently and in a team environment to maximize performance
Follow up periodically with the Business Units regarding the action plan progress taken by the Business Units until issue remediation
Learn new businesses, processes and regulations and apply new knowledge to audit work performed
Must be able to quickly assimilate new information to analyze the risks and controls effectively
Build positive working relationships with all auditees, particularly with Senior Management
Communicate well with clients and Audit team members
Staff at this level will be expected to own sections of the audit program and bring them to completion with minimal supervision
Analyze data from Business Units to identify and interpret trends and patterns to provide meaningful insights in the audit process
Collaborate with internal audit team members to find opportunities to use audit analytics in Internal Audits
Participate in special projects as assigned by management
Engage in relevant training regarding audit, businesses, financial controls, regulations, or a particular specialty
Maintain audit proficiency through self-study, training, and professional association memberships
Qualification
Required
A minimum 10 years of total professional experience including a minimum of 7 years auditing experience (public and/or internal)
Minimum 5 years' experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry or equivalent relevant training or experience
Experience in a financial reporting or similar role is a plus
Some relevant/recent experience in audit analytics and/or continuous audit monitoring programs a plus
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve with the ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, proven ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word is a must; knowledge of PeopleSoft, Hyperion Smart View is a plus
Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
Strong business acumen and risk awareness
Strong analytical, organizational, project management and communications skills (written and oral)
Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Professional Practices Framework)
Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry, GAAP and Statutory accounting principles as well as claims and underwriting operations
Should be able to think creatively as well as take direction
Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and demonstrate accountability for results
Need to display flexible and adaptive problem-solving skills due to the variety of operational and technological infrastructures within the Company
A willingness to roll up sleeves and get the work done versus delegating
Ability to work in an environment with minimal administrative support
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance
Professional certification (CPA, CIA or equivalent) strongly preferred
Company
W. R. Berkley Corporation
Founded in 1967, W. R.
5001-10000 employees
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Richard Baio
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Edward Linekin
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