Auditor III

These responsibilities include ensuring the appropriateness of the scope, quality and execution of testing and reporting, and the identification as well as tracking of issues to closure.

Responsibilities

For assigned audits, initiatives or program tasks, develops scope and work programs, assigns tasks, and ensures that assigned audit planning, data gathering, analysis and testing tasks are accomplished in the timeframe established

Identifies, develops, and documents control issues. Monitors ongoing performance of deficient systems or processes and develops updates or modifications to recommendations and findings.

Reviews work products

Prepares formal written reports or conclusions expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control as needed

Develops and exhibits a good understanding of Horizon's business model and risks. Establishes buy in with management, clients and audit teams by learning and exhibiting persuasion and motivation techniques.

Builds strong relationships with interviews and gathers information from management regarding business risk and system of internal control. Offers value-added recommendations to management on internal controls.

Oversees work of staff (employee or co-sourced partner) to ensure overall quality and client satisfaction, and provides guidance and feedback to staff on their performance and work products.

Reports progress of assigned audit or program work and seeks input from the Audit Manager and Director

Develops expertise of the business environment and industry practices, internal audit professional practices and specific Horizon business decisions

Qualification

Requires bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, data analytics or information technology

CIA, CISA or CPA required within 18 months of taking the role

Big 4 experience is required

5+ years of Internal or External Audit Experience or equivalent leadership experience

Additional Licensing, Certifications, Registrations

CPA, CISA or CIA required

Knowledge

Requires knowledge of sound business practices

Requires knowledge of accounting or technology practices

Prefer knowledge of the insurance industry

Prefes knowledge of insurance-related regulatory environment

Skills and Abilities

Customer Focus- Make internal and external customer and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develop and sustain effective working relationships;

Drive for Results- Set high performance standards for self and others; assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks on time; monitor performance against established standards;

Adaptability-Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in the organization, work tasks or the work environment; adjust effectively to work with new organization/work structures, processes, requirements or cultures;

Communicating with Impact-- Express thoughts, feelings and ideas in a clear, succinct, compelling, appropriate and organized manner in both individual and group situations; tailor message and language to the audience;

Developing Self and Others-- Demonstrate and encourage an eagerness and acquire necessary knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result and perform the job more effectively;

Critical Thinking: Apply process analysis, business intelligence and problem solving techniques;

Professional Standards: Apply the standards and practices of the profession and Horizon Internal Audit's policies and procedures

Internal Audit Delivery: Delivers internal audit engagements

Internal Audit Leadership-Develop and lead the Internal Audit function including the ability to advocate for the function and speak to its value to the organization.