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As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will coordinate reviews and assess the effectiveness of the organization's internal controls over operations and financial reporting including performing SOX testing on behalf of Management.
You must demonstrate a thorough understanding of the risks and controls of the organization and have comprehensive understanding of the audit methodology to carry out assigned audit procedures to ensure timely, accurate, and effective analysis of business processes and supporting technology. You contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes. Requires proficient critical analysis and communication skills and the ability to apply them in the audit process. Limited travel to business locations when required.
Job Responsibilities
- Able to plan and organize activities in order to manage multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal oversight.
- Assists in or performs the planning of the audit scope, prepares the audit program, and determines the appropriate auditing procedures based on professional judgment.
- Applies critical thinking skills and identifies risks in existing and new processes.
- Conducts quarterly risk assessment meetings with various shared services functions.
- Identifies issues, deviations, and root causes, and effectively communicates (both written and verbal) issues and proposes effective solutions to audit management and clients.
- Prepares and organizes work papers, documents conclusions, and prepares formal audit reports in accordance with established guidelines.
- Displays an enhanced understanding of the organization's risks, controls, and governance and effectively communicates concepts to enhance client understanding of control objectives.
- Works collaboratively within the Audit department, looks to build and foster internal customer relationships, and maintain a positive working relationship with external auditors.
- Has an understanding of how to test IT General Controls, application controls, key reports, and can propose and complete defined audit program steps in these areas.
- Provides input and suggests improvements to audit department internal processes.
- Willing and able to provide constructive feedback to other auditors. Looks to share knowledge/expertise gained from experience.
- Able to successfully apply data analysis techniques within an audit to accomplish audit objectives and to present the results in a visual manner.
Education
- College degree in relevant field of studies
Certification
- CPA, CIA, CISA, Certification in Risk Management, or equivalent certification preferred
Skills
- Must possess effective communication skills with the ability to make presentations to leadership.
- Analyze processes, risks, and controls and recommend alternatives to mitigate risks.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to lead small to medium sized projects.
- Excel competencies including use of PivotTables, formulas, and macros.
- Experience using data analysis tools such as PowerQuery, Power BI, and Alteryx is considered a plus
Work Experience
- 1 – 5 years of related work experience.
- Experience performing financial, IT and operational audits.
- Experience in a variety of different industries, with recent experience in manufacturing or financial services considered a plus.
- Title and compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
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US Work Authorization
- US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
Who we are:
Markel Group (NYSE – MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people | We win together | We strive for better
We enjoy the everyday | We think further
What’s in it for you:
In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work.
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We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees’ needs at all stages of life.
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All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
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We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave.
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose ‘Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Caution: Employment scams
Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These "job offers" include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that:
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All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings.
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All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses.
We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to [email protected].
Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the [email protected].
No agencies please.
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What We Do
At Markel, we believe in hard work, a zealous pursuit of excellence, and fairness in all our dealings.
Markel Corporation (NYSE: MKL) is a global Fortune 500 company headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. We seek to be a leader in each of our pursuits, with insurance being our primary business. As a market leader for specialty insurance, reinsurance, and investment operations around the world, Markel embodies integrity, commitment, teamwork, and innovation in every day operations. We are encouraged to look for a better way to do things. Since our founding in 1930, we have sought to know our customers’ needs and to provide quality products and service.
Markel specializes in providing coverage for hard-to-place risks for a variety of niche markets including:
• Agricultural and equine risks
• Reinsurance for large risk enterprises such as oil rigs
• Event cancellation insurance for weddings, concerts, and sporting events
• Inland marine coverage for fine art collections
• Environmental pollution
• Yachts, ATVs, and motorcycles
At Markel we provide an atmosphere in which people can reach their personal potential. We are results-oriented, and we continually strive for a better way to do things. The Markel approach is one of spontaneity and flexibility.
Markel helps employees balance work and social activities. Markel gives you the keys to success! Keeping an open mind and learning new skills allows our associates to stay ahead of the marketplace. Above all, we enjoy what we are doing. There is excitement here that comes from innovating, creating, striving for a better way, sharing success with others…winning.
That is the Markel Style.
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