Senior Internal Auditor

Come grow with James River Insurance!

James River Insurance is an excess and surplus lines segment of James River Group Holdings, Inc. and operates on an approved non-admitted basis in 50 states and Washington, DC. Since 2003, James River has provided thousands of commercial property and casualty customers with innovative and creative solutions for particular insurance needs.

At James River Insurance, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. We are proud of being recognized the past 6 years as one of The Top Workplaces USA.

James River Group Holdings, Inc. is a U.S. insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance and reinsurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property and casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The Company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Senior Internal Auditor Job Summary

The Senior Internal Auditor will coordinate and execute all aspects of the internal audit process including but not limited to risk assessment, audit planning, performing audit work and testing, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance work and testing, and providing consultative services to the enterprise.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Perform and document SOX compliance planning and testing in accordance with developed test plans
• Assist with annual risk assessment and audit planning
• Work directly with segment leadership and management to complete financial and operational audit projects
• Provide consulting services to enterprise leadership and internal stakeholders
• Identify and document SOX exceptions
• Analyze SOX exceptions and internal control weaknesses to provide meaningful recommendations for improvement
• Prepare SOX-related communications to Management and external auditors
• Execute internal audits in accordance with audit project work programs for financial, operational and IT audits
• Identify process inefficiencies and internal control weaknesses and develop meaningful recommendations for improvement
• Prepare audit reporting
• Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards
• Communicate work product results and project status updates routinely with all members of Internal Audit department
• Assist in the training and mentorship of Internal Auditors

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Knowledge of GAAP, insurance industry standards and/or IT systems
• Research, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical and complex decisions
• Ability to build effective relationships with business partners
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to convey technical process information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively
• Ability to identify and make process and procedure improvement recommendations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Continuous learning style
• Active listening skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to periodically travel

Experience and Education

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in related field (Finance, Accounting) preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum of four years of auditing experience required
• Insurance industry experience preferred
• Certifications or progression towards professional certifications (Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant) preferred

The salary range for this position is $76,400 - $110,800 annually.

This position is eligible to participate in James River's annual short-term incentive bonus program.

Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, job-related skills, education, professional certifications, internal equity, market considerations and other business-related factors.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future H-1B sponsorship.