Senior Internal Auditor

Are you a detail-oriented and strategic thinker with a passion for risk management and process improvement? Join our dynamic team at Kinsale Insurance in Richmond, VA, as a Senior Internal Audit Associate, where you'll play a key role in evaluating and enhancing our internal controls, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence in the fast-paced world of Excess & Surplus (E&S) Insurance.

Kinsale Insurance is looking for an individual to play a critical role in the Internal Audit ("IA") function. The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for assisting in planning, executing, and reporting on audit activities, including assessing risks and evaluating internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR"). The role will be split between Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX") and Model Audit Rule ("MAR") compliance activities and audit activities addressing risks within the organization.

This individual will work closely with the Assistant Vice President of Internal Audit to evaluate and optimize existing controls and processes, identify and assist in responding to potential gaps in existing controls and processes, and assist in proactively addressing new and emerging risks.

The IA function at Kinsale is a valued business partner that emphasizes adding value to the Company's operations, while maintaining objectivity to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and business processes in a cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute procedures and evaluate findings related to the design and operating effectiveness of ICFR
• Produce concise, accurate, complete, and well-organized workpapers
• Assist with the development and maintenance of process flow diagrams, audit programs, and control matrices
• Maintain a collaborative attitude to develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with external auditors as necessary, including performing substantive and control testing reliance activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Audit, IT Audit, or related fields
• Certified Public Accountant ("CPA"), Certified Internal Auditor ("CIA") or similar designation preferred
• External audit experience in a Big 4 accounting firm preferred
• Granular knowledge of PCAOB auditing standards, US GAAP, and SOX while maintaining the ability to zoom out
• Superior organization, project management and time management skills
• Leadership qualities including the ability to motivate and persuade key stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

At Kinsale we offer the following great benefits:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Single and family health, dental, and vision insurance plans with a generous percentage of maximum HSA funds contributed by the company
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Matching 401(k), fully vested from first day of contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Yearly reimbursement for educational training and development opportunities
• Promotion from within the company with clear goals and developed career paths