IT Internal Auditor
Proassurance Corporation

Job Info

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An exciting opportunity exists to join the ProAssurance family of companies!

We are a specialty writer of professional liability, products liability and workers' compensation insurance. With approximately 1000 employees operating in all 50 states, we are well positioned to offer career opportunities to individuals interested in professional growth.

This position supports our corporate business function and is to be based in Birmingham AL.

The IT Auditor will be responsible for assisting with the general oversight of internal audit functions for the corporation, with particular focus on the IT processes and controls. The IT Auditor will participate in ensuring that the annual audit plan is achieved by performing the required testing and review of business controls and operations. The IT Auditor acts as a business partner with respect to audits by considering data integrity and confidentiality of information. This position is responsible for time management in accomplishing tasks and projects by established deadlines. The IT Auditor keeps the supervisor apprised of progress made toward assigned tasks and projects.

Job Summary:

The IT Auditor will be responsible for assisting with the general oversight of internal audit functions for the corporation, with particular focus on the IT processes and controls. The IT Auditor will participate in ensuring that the annual audit plan is achieved by performing the required testing and review of business controls and operations. The IT Auditor acts as a business partner with respect to audits by considering data integrity and confidentiality of information. This position is responsible for time management in accomplishing tasks and projects by established deadlines. The IT Auditor keeps the supervisor apprised of progress made toward assigned tasks and projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

70% - Audit and SOX Compliance:

• Perform operational and IT internal audits.
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
• Identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
• Prepare formal audit reports of audit activities.
• Perform testing of IT general controls.
• Evaluate data analytics results for trends, process issues, potential fraudulent activity, or other key activity and follow up.
• Provide client assistance to external audit firm including, but not limited to, process walk through related to SOX.
• Serve as liaison with the IT personnel and external auditors.

20% - Risk Management:

• Ensure adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards.

10% - Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties/responsibilities as requested by management.
• Live Treated Fairly © everyday.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or similar major required.
• Professional designation such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Services Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in performing audits, preferably with big four accounting firms or Insurance companies.
• Insurance industry knowledge preferred.
• General knowledge of auditing standards and SOX 404 is required.
• Proficient knowledge of data extraction, analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, ACL, IDEA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of IT security and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of operating system platforms.
• Working knowledge of UNIX, Windows NT.
• Proficient knowledge of IT governance and security frameworks (e.g. NIST) and control frameworks (i.e., COSO, COBIT).
• Proficient understanding of cybersecurity, IT governance, data privacy, and third-party vendor risks.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, & Word required.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Travel required (up to 35%).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; Finance, Accounting, Information Technology or similar major required.
• Professional designation such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Services Auditor (CISA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum 2 years progressive experience in performing audits, preferably with big four accounting firms or Insurance companies.
• Insurance industry knowledge preferred.
• General knowledge of auditing standards and SOX 404 is required.
• Proficient knowledge of data extraction, analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, ACL, IDEA, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of IT security and infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of operating system platforms.
• Working knowledge of UNIX, Windows NT.
• Proficient knowledge of IT governance and security frameworks (e.g. NIST) and control frameworks (i.e., COSO, COBIT).
• Proficient understanding of cybersecurity, IT governance, data privacy, and third-party vendor risks.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, & Word required.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills required.
• Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.
• Travel required (up to 35%).

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