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Staff Auditor

Staff Auditor

TravelersToronto,ON
30+ days ago
Salary
CAD70000–CAD115500 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who Are We?

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That’s Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers – and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

Job Category

Premium Audit

Target Openings

What Is the Opportunity?

What Will You Do?

  • Participates in audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews of various company business functions, incorporating an understanding of business processes, risk assessment techniques, GAAP and statutory accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards.
  • Identifies risks and tests controls associated with financial integrity, operational effectiveness, compliance with rules and regulations, and systems and data integrity.
  • Develops and executes specific testing procedures and documents test results for assigned sections of audits / projects.
  • Analyzes findings and test results and arrives at sound fact-based conclusions and appropriate recommendations for problem areas noted.
  • Prepares documentation in adherence to internal audit professional standards, best practices and Corporate Audit's methodology.
  • Contributes to the preparation of issues and findings including recommendations for improvement.
  • Consistently adheres to internal audit professional standards, best practices and Corporate Audit's methodology.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

  • Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor or similar designation.
  • Working knowledge of risk assessment, accounting, and auditing principles.
  • Technical Competence :
  • Introductory understanding of the relationships between financial, operational and technology risks and controls, as well as the insurance industry.
  • Basic knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
  • Basic understanding of the audit cycle, universe, plan and schedule, including business monitoring and SOX validation.
  • Advanced skills with commonly used office software including : MS Office, email and the internet.
  • Ability to leverage CAATs to improve audit test efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • Leadership :
  • Ability to plan ahead and organize tasks, manage time well, be on time and be cost conscious.
  • Ability to receive feedback, willingness to learn and ability to embrace continuous improvement.
  • Communication :
  • Ability to demonstrate effective verbal, written and listening communication skills.
  • Ability to articulate messages to business management through formal and informal presentations.
  • Ability to document clear and concise work papers.
  • Build Relationships :
  • Ability to build productive working relationships with co-workers, business management and external parties.
  • Teamwork :
  • Ability to collaborate in situations when actions are interdependent and a team is mutually responsible to produce a result.
  • Maintains smooth, effective working relationships; promotes effective teamwork.

    • What is a Must Have?

  • Bachelor's degree in business-related field.

    • What Is in It for You?

  • Health Insurance :  Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
  • Retirement :  Travelers provides a core contribution of 3% of your total eligible earnings to your Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (“DPSP”). Travelers also matches your savings plan contribution dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of base pay.
  • Paid Time Off :  Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (“PTO”) annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 36 PTO days per year. You will also receive twelve paid company Holidays.
  • Wellness Program :  The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement :  We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

    • Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodation to persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruitment or interview process we will work with you to accommodate your needs.