Sr. Internal Auditor

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As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will coordinate reviews and assess the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls over operations and financial reporting including performing SOX testing on behalf of Management.
You must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the risks and controls of the organization and have comprehensive understanding of the audit methodology to carry out assigned audit procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and effective analysis of business processes and supporting technology. You contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes. Requires proficient critical analysis and communication skills and the ability to apply them in the audit process. Limited travel to business locations when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Able to plan and organize activities in order to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal oversight.  
• Assists in or performs the planning of the audit scope, prepares the audit program, and determines the appropriate auditing procedures based on professional judgment.
• Applies critical thinking skills and identifies risks in existing and new processes.
• Conducts quarterly risk assessment meetings with various shared services functions.
• Identifies issues, deviations, and root causes, and effectively communicates (both written and verbal) issues and proposes effective solutions to audit management and clients.
• Prepares and organizes work papers, documents conclusions, and prepares formal audit reports in accordance with established guidelines.
• Displays an enhanced understanding of the organization's risks, controls, and governance and effectively communicates concepts to enhance client understanding of control objectives.
• Works collaboratively within the Audit department, looks to build and foster internal customer relationships, and maintain a positive working relationship with external auditors.
• Has an understanding of how to test IT General Controls, application controls, key reports, and can propose and complete defined audit program steps in these areas.
• Provides input and suggests improvements to audit department internal processes.
• Willing and able to provide constructive feedback to other auditors. Looks to share knowledge/expertise gained from experience.
• Able to successfully apply data analysis techniques within an audit to accomplish audit objectives and to present the results in a visual manner. 

Education

• College degree in relevant field of studies

Certification

• CPA, CIA, CISA, Certification in Risk Management, or equivalent certification preferred

Skills

• Must possess effective communication skills with the ability to make presentations to leadership.
• Analyze processes, risks, and controls and recommend alternatives to mitigate risks. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lead small to medium sized projects.
• Excel competencies including use of PivotTables, formulas, and macros. 
• Experience using data analysis tools such as PowerQuery, Power BI, and Alteryx is considered a plus

Work Experience

• 1 – 5 years of related work experience.
• Experience performing financial, IT and operational audits.
• Experience in a variety of different industries, with recent experience in manufacturing or financial services considered a plus.
• Title and compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

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US Work Authorization

• US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Pay information:

The base salary offered for the successful candidate will be based on compensable factors such as job-relevant education, job-relevant experience, training, licensure, demonstrated competencies, geographic location, and other factors. The national average salary for the Senior Internal Auditor is $73,600 - $122,600 with 15% bonus potential.”