Senior Internal Auditor III

This role will sit on site at our Cleveland, OH office 3 days a week.

The Senior Internal Auditor III will perform complex financial, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with generally accepted internal auditing standards. An internal audit (including Sarbanes Oxley processes) will consist of reviewing how controls are designed and operating to mitigate identified risks of the various departments within the organization to ensure completeness and accuracy of the financial records, strong internal control environments, and compliance with company standards, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

1. Independently performing process walkthroughs to identify the key activities, risks and controls.

2. Applying risk and control concepts to assess control design and developing a test approach of the key controls

3. Testing the operating effectiveness of the key controls identified.

4. Enhancing complex audit / accounting / technical knowledge.

5. Discussing and reporting control design deficiencies and controls not operating as designed.

6. Validating with management the resolution and implementation of corrective action plans.

7. Performing direct assistance (e.g., substantive testing) work on behalf of our external auditors

8. Performing complex special projects as deemed necessary by management

9. Providing suggestions to management on ways to mitigate risk or enhance the effectiveness of processes

10. Maintaining organizational and professional ethical standards and ensuring internal audit activities are executed in compliance with the Standards

11. Working on and leading multiple audits and projects simultaneously.

12. Completing audits' key requirements and workpapers independently with limited supervision.

13. Documenting and reviewing high quality workpapers that are easy to follow and require minimal revisions upon review.

14. Willingness to enhance internal audit concepts and techniques.

15. Asking questions to better understand assigned tasks.

16. Communicating status regularly.

17. Meeting deadlines or informing direct supervisor of roadblocks.

18. Listening to peers, managers and clients.

19. Willing to put in the extra effort so that the Department can meet key milestones and deadlines.

20. Performing other functionally related duties as assigned.

21. Being a positive influence on the team and guiding junior staff

22. As needed, be able to travel-domestically up to 5%

Required:

* Bachelor Degree, preferably in Accounting or Internal Audit

* Computer skills on MS Office (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint)

* Clear and concise written communication.

* Minimal grammatical / spelling errors in written communication.

* Professional demeanor with clients and teammates.

* Demonstrates integrity and respect.

* Advanced audit / accounting / technical knowledge.

Preferred:

* CPA, CIA or equivalent audit qualification is a plus

* 5 or more years of Audit experience, particularly in financial industry

This job description is designed to provide a general overview of the requirements of the job and does not entail a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that will be required in this position. AmTrust has the right to revise this job description at any time.

AmTrust Financial Services offers a competitive compensation package and excellent career advancement opportunities. Our benefits include: Medical & Dental Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses & children, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, 401k Savings Plans, Paid Time Off.

AmTrust strives to create a diverse and inclusive culture where thoughts and ideas of all employees are appreciated and respected. This concept encompasses but is not limited to human differences with regard to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, culture, religion or disabilities.

AmTrust values excellence and recognizes that by embracing the diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives of its workforce, it will sustain a competitive advantage and remain an employer of choice. Diversity is a business imperative, enabling us to attract, retain and develop the best talent available. We see diversity as more than just policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future.