Internal Staff Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview

Alfa Insurance is an A-rated insurance carrier that offers an excellent array of auto, home, life, farm and business insurance products. Alfa is known for its superior customer service and boasts 94% claims satisfaction. Since its humble beginnings in 1946, Alfa and its affiliates now serve more than 1 million customers across 14 states.

Job Summary

Are you someone who thrives on analyzing details, solving problems, and ensuring things are done the right way? The Internal Staff Auditor is responsible for performing assigned internal audit projects, as part of the overall internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee. This position assists in the work performed by other internal audit personnel on assigned audit projects. Audit projects will include coverage of all functional and operating units within Alfa, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes, as well as, evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls over those activities. This position requires about 15% travel with most of that being day trips. Additionally, the Staff Internal Auditor will assist other Internal Audit personnel performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. Has potential to be Sr. Auditor based on experience and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned audit procedures and project tasks with accuracy, efficiency, and professional diligence.
• Consistently achieve planned objectives, meet established timelines, and contribute to highquality audit engagements that support the organizations assurance needs.
• Support the identification and assessment of risks, controls, and governance processes through effective audit testing and analysis.
• Contribute to determining whether managements systems of control are designed and operating effectively, and provide valueadding recommendations that enhance operations, reduce risk exposure, strengthen internal controls, and improve organizational performance.
• Produce clear, concise, and accurate audit observations that highlight root causes, impacts, and actionable recommendations and ensure timely communication of issues and managements agreed upon action plans in accordance with departmental and IIA reporting standards.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and well-organized audit documentation that provides sufficient and appropriate evidence to support procedures performed, conclusions reached, and results reported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, IT or other related business disciplines.
• Basic knowledge of internal control concepts, internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices required.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CMA or other approved designation preferred but not required.
• 1+ years of prior public accounting, internal audit and/or progressive business experience preferred but not required.
• Insurance experience preferred.

Benefits/Perks

• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance and 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off Bank to include 3 days PTO available after first 80 hours worked for New Hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama
• Fitness center
• Onsite cafeteria