Senior Internal Auditor I

Senior Internal Auditor I

The Senior Internal Auditor I will perform routine financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with generally accepted internal auditing standards. An internal audit (including Sarbanes Oxley processes) will consist of reviewing how controls are designed and operating to mitigate identified risks of the various departments within the organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial records; strong internal control environments, and compliance with company standards, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

This role will sit on-site three days a week at our Cleveland, OH office.

Responsibilities

1. Performing process walkthroughs to identify the key activities, risks and controls

2. Applying risk and control concepts to assess control design and developing a test approach of the key controls

3. Testing the operating effectiveness of the key controls identified

4. Enhancing audit / accounting / technical knowledge

5. Discussing and reporting control design deficiencies and controls not operating as designed

6. Validating with management the resolution and implementation of corrective action plans

7. Provides suggestions to management on ways to mitigate risk or enhancing the effectiveness of processes

8. Performing direct assistance (i.e., substantive testing) work on behalf of our external auditors

9. Performing special projects as deemed necessary by management

10. Maintaining organizational and professional ethical standards and ensuring internal audit activities are carried out in compliance with the Standards

11. Completing audits' key requirements and workpapers with limited supervision.

12. Documenting high quality workpapers that are easy to follow and require minimal revisions upon review

13. Willingness to enhance internal audit concepts and techniques

14. Asks questions to better understand assigned tasks

15. Communicates status regularly

16. Meet deadlines or informs direct supervisor of roadblocks

17. Listen to peers, managers and clients

18. Willing to put in the extra effort so that the Department can meet key milestones and deadlines

19. Perform other functionally related duties as assigned

20. As needed, be able to travel-domestically up to 5%

Qualifications

Required :

Bachelor Degree, preferable in Accounting or Internal Audit

Computer skills on MS Office (e.g. excel, power point)

Clear and concise written communication

Minimal grammatical / spelling errors in written communication

Professional demeanor with clients and teammates

Demonstrates integrity and respect

Basic audit / accounting / technical knowledge

Preferred :

CPA, CIA or equivalent audit qualification is a plus

2-4 years of Audit experience

What We Offer

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include : Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.