Internal Auditor I, Internal Auditor II or Sr. Internal Auditor I

Company:

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that offers "large company" benefits with an exciting, friendly, and "small company" atmosphere? Our companies, as members of the Berkshire Hathaway group of Insurance Companies, provides opportunities for professionals interested in just that.

A Brief Overview

Under the direction of The Deputy Chief Risk Officer and Director of Internal Audit, responsible for executing the internal audit ("IA") plan spanning across 11 business units that underwrite across 58 legal entities ("NICO Group"). Oversees staff from NICO, Gen Re and internal and external subject matter resources that are responsible for performing compliance, third-party, risk based and ad hoc reviews. Leads the completion of the Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 ("SOX 404") testing for the NICO Group (including BHSIC and BHHC). Presents audit strategies to the Director of IA that support each stand-alone internal audit. Makes recommendations to management regarding areas of process improvement. Assists the Internal Audit Director with Audit and Executive Committee communications. Coordinates efforts with the NICO Group's external auditor to promote external audit cost reductions.

What will you do?

• Under the direction of The Deputy Chief Risk Officer and Director of Internal Audit, the IA Administrator assists with the development and execution of an IA plan. The NICO Group IA Plan focuses on Compliance and areas of high risk. Plan development will include meeting with NICO Group Management to discuss areas of risk and potential audit focus. In executing the IA plan, the IA Administrator will manage third-party specific and high-risk audits. This will include overseeing a combination of internal staff, staff of the Gen Re Internal Audit Department, guest auditors and, where appropriate, outside consultants. For example, outside consultants continue to perform various high risk IT specific projects (i.e. NY DFS Gap Assessment).
• Develops the initial IA risk assessment that forms the basis for the audits considered for inclusion in the annual plan. The assessments are comprised of input from management, various committees and external auditors. The factors considered include organizational issues, regulatory compliance, external audit coverage and previous audit results.
• Reviews the NICO Group standalone risk assessments and NICO Group Risk and Control Framework as inputs for developing the annual NICO Group audit plan to ensure the inclusion of control concerns identified by the ERM Committee.
• Develops, under the direction of Deputy Chief Risk Officer and Director of Internal Audit, working relationships with Management throughout the NICO Group in an effort to identify areas of risk that can be addressed through internal audit coverage.
• Assist with developing NICO Group responses to various external, internal, and regulatory department inquiries regarding prior exam results.
• Leads the work streams of the IA teams executing reviews and provides updates to the IA Director. Keeps the IA projects on time and on budget while adding value to the audit customer.
• POSITIVE TEAM CULTURE: Exhibits and promotes a positive team culture includes but not limited to accepting constructive feedback, being respectful of others, being helpful to coworkers, volunteering to assist with projects, etc.

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.

Experience

One or more years work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Working toward Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Audit or Certified Information Systems Auditor or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter required.
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) required.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.

Required Knowledge

• Audit principles
• Financial reporting principles
• Personal computer, related software, and basic applications, such as Excel and Word
• Insurance industry

Preferred Knowledge

• ACL data analysis
• The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission as its internal control framework
• IPPF framework

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and oral communication with all levels of the organization and outside contacts
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills
• Work with a team of 3-5 people
• Organize several different tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Work well with people at all levels of the organization
• Identify and solve problems
• Research, review, and analyze key processes throughout the NICO Group
• Communicate effectively with third parties
• Maintain strict confidentiality

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art onsite fitness center, and a robust wellness program.

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, subsidized downtown parking, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!