Senior IT Auditor

Job Title: Senior IT Auditor
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time 
Location: Hybrid - defined as three days in office if residence is within 50 miles of Westfield Center, OH or Remote - if residence is over 50 miles from Westfield Center, OH

Salary Range: $105,605.00 - $137,286.00

About Us:
You’re ready to make your mark where people care about each other. Where your work is meaningful. And where your unique perspectives are welcome. Think about joining Westfield, a company focused on what’s most important – the people behind our policies.  

Westfield was founded in 1848 by a small group of hard-working farmers who believed in the promise of the future and the power of the individual. Today, as one of the nation’s leading property and casualty (P&C) companies, we remain true to their vision and are dedicated to making a positive difference in our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities :

• Completes all aspects of the audit process including planning, performing risk-based assessments, identifying controls used to manage risks, as well as developing and executing testing procedures to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls within budgeted timeframes.
• Manages completion of assigned audits within deadlines while maintaining the highest quality of audit work. Ensures awareness and compliance with audit processes.
• Completes test steps in accordance with the risk and control matrix.
  • Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidential matter.
  • Prepares clear and complete work papers supporting the audit results.
  • Communicates and validates audit observations with client leadership.
  • Formulates written recommendations and prepares formal audit reports for an audience of senior leadership and the Audit committee.4.
• Utilizes the Internal Audit Department’s Charter, Internal Audit Policy and Procedures Manual, and the goals of the organization to create a consistent and quality approach to the audit function.
• Provides ongoing internal controls support to business units by consulting on projects, special requests, and other risk management activities.
• As the lead of an audit or project, supervises the work performed by others assigned to the project; manages work products, budgets, and deliverables.
• Develops narratives, walkthroughs, flow-charts, and test of controls, and performs substantive testing for external audit work.
• Performs necessary follow-up procedures related to audit observations in a timely manner.
• Performs investigations with the utmost confidentiality as necessary.
• Shares knowledge, trends, and best practices with team members to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the completion of audits and to enhance the company’s risk assessment.
• Furthers company relationships to increase the understanding of Internal Audit throughout the organization and to be viewed by those outside the department as a controls expert.
• Assists in the compilation and review of Audit committee materials.
• Remains current with industry trends and enhances knowledge and expertise within the Internal Audit department, as well as information technology relevant to the insurance industry.
• Serves as subject matter expert in the department and across the organization.
• Travels occasionally in order to participate in special assignments, training, and/or travel between office locations.

Qualifications: 

•  5 years of IT and/or IT audit experience, including experience leading multiple audits and/or projects simultaneously.
• Experience in two or more of areas of IT (e.g. networking, operating systems, systems software, information security, business continuity/disaster recovery, system life development cycle, data analysis, change management processes).
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, or other related field OR commensurate experience.
• Experience with control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, or ITIL).
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels within the organization.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data, identifying trends, establishing facts, and recommending solutions.
• Strong knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office Suite of products (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Webex, conference calls).
• Conduct is in accordance with the highest ethical and professional standards of the internal auditing practice.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record that conforms to company standards.
• Physical  essential functions: ability to work 40 hours in an office environment (sitting, standing, on a computer, etc.), operate office related technology (computer, phone, etc.), travel as required.

Westfield offers a Total Rewards program that focuses on compensation, benefits and wellness, and includes perks like 401(k), pension plan, annual incentive, education reimbursement, flex-time, onsite fitness center or gym reimbursement and casual dress. Work/life balance, recognition, and learning and career development are all part of a rewarding career with Westfield. 

Learn more about current opportunities at www.westfieldinsurance.com/careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer/minority/female/disability/protected veteran.

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Salary : $105,605 - $137,286