Responsible for supervising and performing assigned internal audit projects, as part of the overall internal audit plan. This responsibility will include: 1) evaluating existing internal control documentation, testing current processes and procedures and providing recommendations; 2) developing internal audit scopes; 3) performing internal audit procedures; 4) reviewing work prepared by others; 5) providing guidance to internal and external partners; and 6) preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Audit projects will include financial, operational, compliance (including SOX) and IT processes.
Primary Job Functions:
- Perform complex-level professional internal audit work, involving leading and conducting audit projects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and risk
- Capable of interviewing individuals in various financial and operational positions regarding day-to-day duties and SOX controls
- Perform and document walkthroughs of SOX controls
- Perform and document SOX controls testing
- Test compliance with Company policies and procedures
- Evaluate internal controls and identify areas for improvement
- Follow up to ensure that approved recommendations are implemented
- Complete assigned audit procedures
- Summarize and communicate audit findings with actionable recommendations
- Prepare sufficient working paper documentation to support audit procedures performed and conclusions reached for assigned projects
- Ensure consistent adherence to Global Internal Audit Standards
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related business disciplines
- 3-5 years of prior public accounting or internal audit experience strongly preferred
- Insurance experience preferred
- Experience related to auditing information systems preferred
- CPA, CIA or CISA certification or current progress towards certification preferred
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Fortegra offers a variety of innovative insurance and reinsurance products, from consumer protection products to specialty program insurance. With an A.M. Best Financial rating of A- Excellent and total assets in excess of $2.47 Billion, we have the financial strength and stability you need in an insurance partner. As part of our full-service and vertically integrated approach we offer premium finance, credit protection and policy/claim administration.





