Internal Auditor

Cedar Rapids, IA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 59795 - 78637

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

UFG is currently hiring for a Staff Internal Auditor who will be for participating in and supporting the execution of financial operational and compliance audits across the organization. This role assists in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls risk management and governance processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policy. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with a fundamental understanding of insurance company operations and a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform and document audit procedures as directed by the Internal Audit team adhering to the standard set by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
Conduct review of specific areas within the company including insurance operations and financial reporting.
Assist in identifying and assessing financial operational and regulatory risks.
Gather and analyze data and documentation through walkthroughs interviews and testing of controls
Prepare clear concise and accurate workpapers to document audit findings and conclusions
Contribute to drafting audit reports that outline findings risks and recommendations for management.
Perform follow-up reviews to ensure management has effectively implemented corrective action plans.
Assist in testing controls related to the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR).
Build and maintain positive professional working relationships with auditees and management across all levels of the organization.
Collaborate with external auditors by providing supporting documentation and facilitating their annual audit plan.
Maintain current knowledge of internal auditing best practices regulatory changes and industry trends.

Job Specifications:

Education:

Bachelors degree with a preferred field of study in finance accounting business or insurance or related disciplines

Certifications/Designations:

Holds a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or desire to obtain

Experience:

0-3 years of experience in auditing accounting or business analysis preferably within the insurance or financial services industry

Knowledge skills & abilities:

Basic knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles) and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO).
Experience with audit management software of data analysis tools is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving skills
High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Unquestioned ethics integrity and objectivity

Working Conditions:

General Office Environment

Pay Transparency Statement

UFG Insurance is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position is $59795 - $78637 annually which represents the typical range for new hires in this role. Individual pay within this range will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience education certifications skills internal equity geography and market data.

In addition to base salary UFG Insurance offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

Annual incentive compensation
Medical dental vision & life insurance
Accident critical Illness & short-term disability insurance
Retirement plans with employer contributions
Generous time-off program
Programs designed to support the employee well-being and financial security.

This pay range disclosure is provided in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

UFG is currently hiring for a Staff Internal Auditor who will be for participating in and supporting the execution of financial operational and compliance audits across the organization. This role assists in evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls risk management and governance processes t...