Internal Auditor

Summary

Voya Financial is seeking an Internal Auditor to support its Internal Audit function. The role assists with planning and executing audits, testing internal controls and compliance, documenting results, identifying operational improvement opportunities, and communicating findings to management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning and execution of audits within the LOB, including:
• Conducting audit planning activities and preparing or revising audit programs to accomplish audit objectives
• Performing audit procedures and preparing acceptable working papers which record and summarize audit data and adequately support conclusions
• Performing testing of key controls in accordance with established standards and protocols to determine whether the controls are operating effectively
• Utilizing the Computer Assisted Auditing Tools (CAATs) reports that were developed to test controls
• Exercising judgment in documenting audit results, analyzing results and testing conclusions
• Preparing potential audit issues in the event that exceptions are identified, taking into consideration the root cause of the issue and providing a realistic recommendation for enhancing internal controls or efficiency of operations
• Working with supervisor to communicate audit test results to Line of Business management verbally and through audit recommendations
• Perform special projects/assignments at the direction of Audit Management
• May supervise Associate Auditor in performance of specific projects or audits
• Communicate LOB/Function audit concerns to supervisor to assist in ensuring the client’s efforts to address high risk issues are resolved
• Responsible for personal development through enhancement of technical and audit skills in the LOB and active participation in the performance management process
• Continue to grow a personal support network by developing and building relationships throughout Internal Audit and within the LOB
• Develop effective leadership and teamwork skills
• Assist Internal Audit Management in the Department’s recruiting efforts
• Participate in creating and leading changes by identifying pragmatic improvement opportunities
• Lead with passion and clarity by effectively managing her/his own professional development

Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in auditing or relevant business
• Bachelor's degree with a major/minor or emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business is required
• Exhibits emerging comprehension of the LOB strategy, products, operations and potential risk areas
• Builds effective and collaborative peer-level relationships and works well in teams
• Works independently in order to contribute to team objectives
• Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactively identifies and escalates issues (if applicable) to supervisor as they arise
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and change
• Demonstrates time management and the ability to effectively balance multiple tasks
• Ability to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant
• Curious and demonstrates a desire for self improvement and continuous learning, seeks advice and coaching from seniors
• Proactive in recommending improvements to departmental audit practices and processes
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, business processes, and IIA standards
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Accounting/Financial Risk, Insurance Risk, Market & Credit Risk , IT Risk and Compliance Risk

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in auditing or relevant business
• Bachelor's degree with a major/minor or emphasis in Accounting, Finance or Business is required
• Exhibits emerging comprehension of the LOB strategy, products, operations and potential risk areas
• Builds effective and collaborative peer-level relationships and works well in teams
• Works independently in order to contribute to team objectives
• Demonstrates analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactively identifies and escalates issues (if applicable) to supervisor as they arise
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable and open to new ideas and change
• Demonstrates time management and the ability to effectively balance multiple tasks
• Ability to complete work with limited instructions, yet know when to seek guidance from supervising staff when circumstances warrant
• Curious and demonstrates a desire for self improvement and continuous learning, seeks advice and coaching from seniors
• Proactive in recommending improvements to departmental audit practices and processes
• Basic knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, business processes, and IIA standards
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Accounting/Financial Risk, Insurance Risk, Market & Credit Risk , IT Risk and Compliance Risk

Benefits

• Incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year