Berkley
Finance Audit Leader
Berkley, High Point, North Carolina, us, 27264
Company Details:
"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence." Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion. Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
Perform and/or lead high quality, risk-focused audit fieldwork, in accordance with Internal Audit policies, methodologies, and standards in order to identify meaningful issues, risks and other exposures within Finance and Operational areas.
Lead and/or perform financial and operational examinations, partnering with operational and IT audit teams to assess adequate management controls, efficiency, and compliance with policies, regulations, and accounting principles using sound, independent judgment.
Demonstrate leadership through engagement, reflective listening, collaboration, sound judgment, personal development and fostering a spirit of continual improvement.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced members of the Finance audit team, through effective communication and demonstration.
Develop a risk-based approach for each financial audit during the pre-audit planning process.
Identify, document, and assess business processes and controls to evaluate risks and controls.
Document all testing in accordance with best practices and the department’s standards.
Lead meetings with the Business Unit management to provide audit status updates and/or communicate audit findings and recommendations.
Work independently and in a team environment to maximize performance.
Learn new businesses, processes and regulations and apply new knowledge to audit work performed.
Build positive working relationships with all auditees, particularly with Senior Management.
Analyze data from Business Units to identify and interpret trends and patterns to provide meaningful insights in the audit process.
Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Engage in relevant training regarding audit, businesses, financial controls, regulations, or a particular specialty.
Maintain audit proficiency through self-study, training, and professional association memberships.
Qualifications:
A minimum 10 years of total professional experience including a minimum of 7 years auditing experience (public and/or internal).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry or equivalent relevant training or experience.
Experience in a financial reporting or similar role is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word is a must; knowledge of PeopleSoft, Hyperion Smart View is a plus.
Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Strong business acumen and risk awareness.
Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley, and IIA Professional Practices Framework).
Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry, GAAP and Statutory accounting principles as well as claims and underwriting operations.
Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of data analysis software such as ACL, IDEA and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Microsoft BI is a plus.
Education Requirement:
Requires a Bachelor's in accounting, business administration or finance.
Professional certification (CPA, CIA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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"Our Company provides a state of predictability which allows brokers and agents to act with confidence." Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has grown from a small investment management firm into one of the largest commercial lines property and casualty insurers in the United States. Along the way, we’ve been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, become a Fortune 500 Company, joined the S&P 500, and seen our gross written premiums exceed $10 billion. Today the Berkley brand comprises more than 50 businesses worldwide and is divided into two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance and Monoline Excess. Led by our Executive Chairman, founder and largest shareholder, William. R. Berkley and our President and Chief Executive Officer, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., W.R. Berkley Corporation is well-positioned to respond to opportunities for future growth.
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Responsibilities:
Perform and/or lead high quality, risk-focused audit fieldwork, in accordance with Internal Audit policies, methodologies, and standards in order to identify meaningful issues, risks and other exposures within Finance and Operational areas.
Lead and/or perform financial and operational examinations, partnering with operational and IT audit teams to assess adequate management controls, efficiency, and compliance with policies, regulations, and accounting principles using sound, independent judgment.
Demonstrate leadership through engagement, reflective listening, collaboration, sound judgment, personal development and fostering a spirit of continual improvement.
Provide guidance and training to less experienced members of the Finance audit team, through effective communication and demonstration.
Develop a risk-based approach for each financial audit during the pre-audit planning process.
Identify, document, and assess business processes and controls to evaluate risks and controls.
Document all testing in accordance with best practices and the department’s standards.
Lead meetings with the Business Unit management to provide audit status updates and/or communicate audit findings and recommendations.
Work independently and in a team environment to maximize performance.
Learn new businesses, processes and regulations and apply new knowledge to audit work performed.
Build positive working relationships with all auditees, particularly with Senior Management.
Analyze data from Business Units to identify and interpret trends and patterns to provide meaningful insights in the audit process.
Participate in special projects as assigned by management.
Engage in relevant training regarding audit, businesses, financial controls, regulations, or a particular specialty.
Maintain audit proficiency through self-study, training, and professional association memberships.
Qualifications:
A minimum 10 years of total professional experience including a minimum of 7 years auditing experience (public and/or internal).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in the Property and Casualty insurance industry or equivalent relevant training or experience.
Experience in a financial reporting or similar role is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel and Word is a must; knowledge of PeopleSoft, Hyperion Smart View is a plus.
Strong work ethic, ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Strong business acumen and risk awareness.
Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (COSO, Sarbanes-Oxley, and IIA Professional Practices Framework).
Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry, GAAP and Statutory accounting principles as well as claims and underwriting operations.
Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Working knowledge of data analysis software such as ACL, IDEA and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Microsoft BI is a plus.
Education Requirement:
Requires a Bachelor's in accounting, business administration or finance.
Professional certification (CPA, CIA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Sponsorship Details: Sponsorship not Offered for this Role
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