Senior Auditor

Senior AuditorUnum's purpose is to help the working world thrive throughout life's moments. Internal Audit's vision is to be a trusted advisor that contributes to Unum achieving its purpose by providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services in the areas of risk, control, and business process; recruiting and developing future business leaders; and acting as a change agent in leading best practices throughout Unum. This is a senior level position that performs moderately complex audit activities specializing in one functional area of Internal Audit and with the ability to contribute across functional areas. You will work individually and in teams with minimal direction from management. At this level, you contribute to audit objectives using audit or business experience, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking, decision making, and professional judgment. By joining our team and leveraging your unique skills, you will make an immediate impact on our team and Unum and help achieve our shared vision.You will thrive as a Senior Auditor on the Corporate Audit team if you have skills in:Problem Solving & Critical ThinkingPlan DeliveryInfluential CommunicationChange LeadershipData AnalyticsContinuous ImprovementGrowth opportunities in addition to those provided by Unum include nurturing and developing talents and skills in multiple functional areas (e.g., finance, legal, IT, operations), honing your ability to navigate risk, and gaining unique leadership and influencing experience.Principal duties and responsibilities include:Supporting your team in planning, organizing, researching best practices, and completing the steps of the internal audit lifecycle to assess whether risks are being managed.Designing and completing testing to evaluate the strength and effectiveness of processes/controls using a risk-based approach.Leveraging strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, and attention to detail to identify risks affecting the company.Collaborating with team members, business partners, and external consultants to assess the impact of risks and recommend appropriate actions.Assisting in the development and presentation of audit results to business partners, including senior leaders, in a way that can be consumed, agreed to, and will inspire action.Building relationships with a broad range of business leaders and areas and continuing to expand knowledge of various processes and industry trends to advise senior leaders and provide forward-looking insights that reduce risk.Acting as a mentor/coach to develop, challenge, empower, and share knowledge with team members within IA, where applicable, to achieve results and seek growth opportunities.Leveraging and continuously improving audit knowledge and application of audit principles, practices, frameworks, and methodology.Sharing responsibility for completing quality audits in support of team performance goals and metrics.Working independently and in teams to plan, organize, and prioritize work across multiple audits and initiatives, and may lead audits with less complexity.Investing in ongoing learning (e.g., departmental trainings, professional learning opportunities, and certifications such as CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) to deepen your skills, while also supporting others by sharing developmental opportunities and personal learnings.Utilizing audit management software (AuditBoard), data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Microsoft Power BI), and productivity software (Microsoft Office) to work effectively and support the technical development of others.Job specifications/requirements include:Relevant four-year degree required with 3 to 7 years' work experience.Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA) preferred or working towards certification.Strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, and demonstrated curiosity.Act on feedback from managers and solve problems in a collaborative way.Commit quickly and positively to change; promote and role model effective change behavior, including adoption of new processes and technologies.Effective, inclusive, and succinct oral and written communicator who actively listens, builds strong connections, instills trust, influences, and aligns stakeholders.Successfully communicate complex information to diverse audiences, tailoring your communication style to the needs of your audience.Use data to provide comprehensive insights, enable better decision-making, and tell a story.Operate with a continuous improvement mindset, seeking more efficient ways of working, sharing knowledge, and encouraging others to pursue improvement opportunities.Attention to detail while effectively and independently prioritizing work and managing multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to link a strong understanding of business processes, business drivers, and changes to other business areas, risks, issues, and trends that result in actionable outcomes.Strong Excel skills and proficient in Word and PowerPoint.Familiarity with audit principles and practices in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) or similar framework.Unum and Colonial Life are part of Unum Group, a Fortune 500 company and leading provider of employee benefits to companies worldwide. Headquartered in Chattanooga, TN, with international offices in Ireland, Poland and the UK, Unum also has significant operations in Portland, ME, and Baton Rouge, LA - plus over 35 US field offices. Colonial Life is headquartered in Columbia, SC, with over 40 field offices nationwide. Unum is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or protected veteran status. The base salary range for applicants for this position is listed below. Unless actual salary is indicated above in the job description, actual pay will be based on skill, geographical location and experience. $63,500.00-$120,000.00 Additionally, Unum offers a portfolio of benefits and rewards that are competitive and comprehensive including healthcare benefits (health, vision, dental), insurance benefits (short & long-term disability), performance-based incentive plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute to the plan or not. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of individual Plans. Company: Unum