Corporate Internal Audit Director

At Erie Insurance, youre not just part of a Fortune 500 company; youre also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service to our customersand to our employees. Thats why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including :

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
• Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

Position Summary

As a leader within the Internal Audit Department, executes its mission to enhance and protect organizational value by providing independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, and insight. Directs and oversees multiple audit teams focused on information technology (IT), financial, operational, integrated, and regulatory-required audit, pre-audits, or special assurance engagements. Provides high-level oversight and strategic thought-leadership to accomplish the goals of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs overall operations of designated areas of authority. Interviews, hires, and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments for direct reports, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Leads the development of the rolling audit plan. Continuously monitors risk and maintains relationships with business and support function partners to assist in the development of the plan, including input from the Corporate Internal Audit Managers and the VP, Corporate Internal Audit Officer.
• Oversees the execution of the audit plan approved by the Audit Committee by directing managers and their teams in the completion of internal audits, pre-audit engagements, and special projects. Approves near-final deliverables, ensuring department staff and work products meet the professional standards and guidelines set by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Assists the VP, Corporate Internal Audit Officer as needed, in the capacity of liaison to the Audit Committee, executive and senior management, external auditors and other risk and control partners.
• Provides strategic thought-leadership and cultivates innovation amongst the team and direct report managers.
• Recommends improvements and challenges current department processes to increase efficiency or effectiveness, as well as assists in maintaining current department policies and procedures.
• Represents Internal Audit on critical ERIE committees.
• Prepares and presents materials to executive management, the Audit Committee, ERIE personnel, or at industry associations and seminars related to the value and function of the Internal Audit Department. Develops networks and creates relationships with other departments to enable flow of information and create a positive working environment with stakeholders, including significant audit findings or other relevant materials.

Duties and Responsibilities (cont'd if applicable)

• Participates in special audits or investigations and other ERIE projects.

The first five duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.

Capabilities

• Self-development (Leader)
• Drives vision and purpose (Leader)
• Decision Quality (Leader)
• Nimble Learning (Leader)
• Collaborates (Leader)
• Customer Focus (Leader)
• Instills Trust (Leader)
• Persuades (Leader)
• Cultivates Innovation (Leader)
• Develops Talent (Leader)
• Plans and Aligns (Leader)
• Values Diversity (Leader)
• Ensures Accountability (Leader)
• Optimizes Work Processes (Leader)

Qualifications

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, computer science, management information systems, or a related field, required.
• Masters degree preferred.

Additional Experience

• Ten years of experience in public accounting, internal auditing, IT auditing, or related experience, required.
• Knowledge of auditing techniques, including audit administration, data extraction, and analytics methodology required.
• Working knowledge of IT systems and controls required.
• Supervisory experience required.

Designations and / or Licenses

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Insurance designations such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Climbing / accessing heights; Rarely
• Driving; Rarely
• Lifting / Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (
• Lifting / Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (
• Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (
• Manual Keying / Data Entry / inputting information / computer use; Frequent (50-80%)
• Pushing / Pulling / moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (

Nearest Major Market : Erie

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