Staff Auditor

Job title: Staff Auditor Location: New Haven, CT/ Hybrid Overview The Staff Auditor will perform internal audits of life insurance products through a systematic and disciplined approach based on the Institute of Internal Auditor s Global Standards. Depending on experience, individuals will learn to apply audit methodology to all phases of the audit life cycle from planning to reporting. Core Responsibilities " Execute audit steps by assessing risks, testing controls, and identifying weaknesses and deficiencies. " Perform and document walkthroughs while partnering with the business and control owners. " Complete assigned audit work in accordance with agreed upon milestones and dates. " Assist in the documentation of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and audit findings. " Present audit findings to audit manager and business control owners based on experience. " Contributes to continuous improvement (CI) efforts. Participates in efforts to solve problems and make audit processes more effective and efficient. " Demonstrates an understanding of data analysis concepts and procedures. Effectively conducts data analysis to facilitate audit scoping and testing. " Stay abreast of audit standards and techniques to improve audit skills. " Complete operational, financial, and technology audits following professional auditing and accounting standards. Skills Qualifications " Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management both verbally and in writing. " Must be able to think analytically, independently, and objectively. " Must have attention to detail. " Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to quickly change direction as needed. " Basic to intermediate knowledge of internal audit practices, and/or financial and operational process documentation. " Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. " Use of audit tool, TeamMate, a plus. Education Required: " Bachelor s degree is required in Accounting or Finance " Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred or willingness to pursue " 1 to 3 years of internal or external audit experience