Job Search
Westford Group
208 S LaSalle,
Suite 1357
Chicago, IL 60604
312-641-5000
312-641-1761 (fax)
Title:               Senior Internal Auditor        
Location:         Chicago - Loop

COMPANY:  Long established and respected leader in the insurance and risk management products and services industry.   

LOCATION:  Chicago-Loop

POSITION OVERVIEW:  The Senior Internal Auditor participates in and/or coordinates all phases of the audit process including defining the audit scope base on risk sensitivity, evaluating control design and adequacy, testing to ensure adherence with established controls and presenting known or possible deficiencies and recommendations to management.  Minimal travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in and may lead audit projects involving functions, product areas or locations, which may encompass complex accounting and operational processes.
  • Oversees the effective execution of all phases of audits.  Determines the review scope through an assessment of risks, evaluating the design of existing controls, developing and executing test programs.  Documents test results.
  • Structures and writes major sections of audit reports.  Participates in presentation of audit results to management.    
  • Manages the timely and effective completion of assigned audits, including the delegation of audit sections to project team members, overseeing delivery of output, reviewing thoroughness of work papers and updating team and management on progress.
  • Provide appropriate and timely guidance to assigned team.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.  CPA, a plus. CIA, a plus.
  • At least 4 – 6 years of related experience.  Public accounting or internal audit preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of corporate auditing practices, procedures, principles and GAAP.  Financial services or insurance preferred.
  • Excellent project management, organizing and planning skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of MS-Office Suite and accounting systems and applications
  • Minimal Travel

Learn More About What This Great Company Has To Offer!


To apply for this position, please email your resume to curry@westfordgroup.com.

Resumes attached in Microsoft Word format are preferred.