Internal Audit Manager

Introduction

Looking to join a vibrant organization that makes a difference?

As part of the Church Mutual team, you'll work with some of the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the industry and achieve your own growth and career satisfaction while finding fulfillment in serving those who serve others. We foster a workplace where all employees are treated with dignity and respect; diversity, inclusion and belonging are woven into the fabric of our company through our customers, employees, leadership, business relationships and outreach programs. Join us and Stand for Good.

What you’ll be doing:

Under general supervision, assist with completion of the annual corporate audit plan.  Review and determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the Church Mutual Group's system of internal accounting and operating controls.  Review accounting and audit data for proper recording, assembling, and documentation.  Analyze data, systems, and controls; gather data for internal audit, research laws, and regulations; and review internal policies and standards.  Provide supporting documentation and assist Church Mutual Group's independent auditor, state insurance departments, and federal and state regulatory agencies.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Work with the director of Internal Audit in planning and executing operational and financial audits for the company.
• Analyze data for internal audit. Determine the adequacy and effectiveness of Church Mutual Group's systems of internal controls.
• Review the reliability and integrity of financial information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
• Review the means of safeguarding assets and, as appropriate, verify the existence of such assets.
• Review operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned.
• Perform in-charge responsibilities for designated audits, including planning, testing, work paper documentation, and reporting of results.
• Participate in high-level business risk assessment to determine the nature, timing, and extent of risk-based audit procedures.
• Conduct research to support audit methodology and/or identify best practices.
• Ensure plans, schedules, and budgets are met, providing regular updates of progress and issues. Contribute ideas and opinions in a dynamic team environment.
• Research laws, regulations, and internal policies and standards.
• Review the established systems to determine compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations, which could have a material impact on operations and reports and identify areas where the Church Mutual Group is exposed to risk, mismanagement, or noncompliance.
• Participate in communication and presentation to management during and at conclusion of the audit, discussing noted deficiencies, and recommended corrective actions.
• Participate in appraising adequacy of corrective actions taken by management to improve the reported deficient conditions.
• Work with the director of Internal Audit in performing necessary analysis and interpretation of data, point out trends or deviations from standards, and communicate information to users and management as appropriate. Supply supporting documentation and assist the Church Mutual Group's independent auditor, state insurance departments, and federal and state regulatory agencies.
• Work with the director of Internal Audit on:
• Staffing needs, to include interviewing and onboarding for new employees.
• Training and development, as well as coaching and motivation for staff.
• Performance management, goal setting, employee engagement, and salary administration.
• Workforce management to include unit equipment, software, space needs, approving time off, and budget recommendations.
• Additional duties as assigned:
• Conduct or participate in special assignments as provided and directed by the director of Internal Audit.

Here’s what we expect

This is a hybrid role that can be based out of Merrill, Milwaukee, or Madison Wisconsin office locations.

• Prior experience:
• Eight to ten years' experience as an insurance industry auditor, accountant, or other comparable financial work experience is required.
• Education:
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar discipline is required.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is required.
• Exposure to Information Technology (IT) auditing is required.
• Necessary knowledge and abilities:
• Ability to apply accounting and auditing principles, theories, and concepts to any accounting system or organizational process.
• Ability to use appropriate accounting and auditing theory, practice, and analytical skills to review and interpret accounting data and procedural control results.
• Strong written and verbal communications and relationship building skills. Ability to translate audit results into a variety of accepted management and outside party reports.
• System knowledge and familiarity.
• A thorough understanding of all audit program requirements.
• A thorough understanding of all internal and external audit reporting format and audit schedules.
• Necessary on-the-job training orientation:
• The employee must be able to function with minimum supervision.
• Supervisory responsibility:
• Ability to develop, train, and coach others.
• Ability to positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
• Possess strong leadership qualities and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Interactions:
• Church Mutual Group functional department managers and staff.
• Independent auditor, state insurance departments, and federal and state regulators.
• Contract vendors and independent product and service contractors.

Church Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Exact compensation will vary based on consideration of a variety of factors including education, skills, experience, and location.

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Salary : $102,100 - $153,200