Staff Internal Auditor

The Baldwin Group is an award-winning entrepreneur-led and inspired insurance brokerage firm delivering expertly crafted Commercial Insurance and Risk Management, Private Insurance and Risk Management, Employee Benefits and Benefit Administration, Asset and Income Protection, and Risk Mitigation strategies to clients wherever their passions and businesses take them throughout the U.S. and abroad. The Baldwin Group has award-winning industry expertise, colleagues, competencies, insurers, and most importantly, a highly differentiated culture that our clients consider an invaluable expansion of their business. The Baldwin Group (NASDAQ: BWIN), takes a holistic and tailored approach to insurance and risk management.
Responsible for executing activities and initiatives of the internal audit function for the Company. This role reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The Internal Auditor primarily focuses on Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and will conduct internal audits as part of the annual audit plan in a dynamic fast paced environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of the foundational building blocks of the Internal Audit department.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Responsible for executing activities and initiatives of the internal audit function for the Company. This role reports to the Internal Audit Manager. The Internal Auditor primarily focuses on Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and will conduct internal audits as part of the annual audit plan in a dynamic fast paced environment. This is a great opportunity to be part of the foundational building blocks of the Internal Audit department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate with planning and executing the annual audit plan
• Perform and document walkthroughs and testing of Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls
• Identify gaps in internal controls
• Evaluate management’s remediation plans, as needed, to address control gaps
• Collaborate with management and external auditors on the design of new controls
• Aggregate and communicate the results to management
• Instill a collaborative on-going working relationship with external auditors and process owners
• Lead and assist in planning, developing, and executing financial, operational, compliance and IT audit activities
• Research applicable policies, guidance, and regulations as related to audit programs
• Assist in developing audit programs to effectively address audit objectives
• Prepare clear, detailed audit documentation evidencing the results of testing procedures in accordance the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Prepare audit reports to effectively communicate audit observations and management’s correction action responses
• Work with the business owners to implement process improvement initiatives
• Leverage data analytics as a “forward thinking” first approach to all audit activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Minor or coursework in IT, MIS or other technical is preferred.
• Experience (years and type of experience): 2+ years’ experience in auditing, accounting, and/or financial analysis in the insurance industry preferred
• Certification(s): None required; CIA or CPA strongly preferred
• License(s): None required; None preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• In-depth knowledge of internal audit practices and principles, as well as experience with regulatory rules and requirements affecting the internal auditing and accounting professions, such as Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP, is required.
• Solid working knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, required
• Innate sense of urgency and drive to help the company manage risk and opportunities.
• Demonstrates the organization’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with the firm’s culture

TECHNICAL, COMPUTER, AND SYSTEM-SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Proficient experience with data analytics or data mining tools (e.g. SQL, ACL, Arbutus, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Ability to learn any other appropriate program or software system used by the firm as necessary

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires driving a vehicle on behalf of the firm. Regular local and/or regional travel is expected in order to meet with colleagues at other locations. Therefore, the incumbent must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence and will be subject to annual Motor Vehicle Checks per our firm’s auto insurance policy requirements.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast paced multi-tasking environment
• Occasional travel may be required
• Position is onsite in Tampa

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract.  The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization.  All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodations to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.

EEOC (STATEMENT):

• BRP is an equal employment opportunity firm and strives to comply with all laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, marital status, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the firm are prohibited from engaging in this conduct.

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