Senior Internal Auditor

Unum UK

. Plan, organize, research best practices, and complete internal audit lifecycle activities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $63,500 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal audit lifecycle activities, risk-based testing, and internal controls, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and effective communication. Proficient in using data analytics to provide insights and support decision-making while fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

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Internal Audit Lifecycle ActivitiesRisk-Based TestingSOX ComplianceProfessional Certification (CIA, CPA, CFE, CISA)Data Analysis and Insights

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentAudit Principles and PracticesAttention to DetailExcel ProficiencySQLMicrosoft Power BIAuditBoardFinancial ReportingCOSO FrameworkInternational Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCritical ThinkingEffective CommunicationCollaborationContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWordPowerPointAuditBoardMicrosoft Power BI

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACPACFECISA

Industry Keywords

Internal ControlsSOX Control FrameworkGAAP Financial ReportingBusiness ProcessesRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, organize, research best practices, and complete internal audit lifecycle activities
Design and complete risk-based testing to evaluate process and control effectiveness
Identify company risks using problem-solving, critical-thinking, and attention-to-detail skills
Collaborate with team members, business partners, and external consultants to assess risks and recommend actions
Develop and present audit results to business partners and senior leaders
Build relationships with business leaders and expand knowledge of processes and industry trends
Provide forward-looking insights that reduce risk
Mentor and coach Internal Audit team members where applicable
Improve audit knowledge, principles, practices, frameworks, and methodology
Complete quality audits in support of team performance goals and metrics
Plan, organize, prioritize, and potentially lead multiple audits and initiatives
Invest in ongoing learning, departmental training, professional learning opportunities, and certifications
Use AuditBoard, SQL, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Provide reasonable assurance over internal controls for financial reporting under SOX
Collaborate with internal teams, business partners, and external auditors toward deadlines
Lead Internal Controls audits and build relationships with financial reporting process leaders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant four-year degree required
3 to 7 years’ work experience
Professional certification such as CIA, CPA, CFE, or CISA preferred or working towards certification
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Demonstrated curiosity
Ability to act on feedback and solve problems collaboratively
Ability to commit positively to change and adopt new processes and technologies
Effective, inclusive, and succinct oral and written communication skills
Ability to actively listen, build strong connections, instill trust, influence, and align stakeholders
Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences
Ability to use data to provide insights, enable decision-making, and tell a story
Continuous improvement mindset
Attention to detail and ability to prioritize work independently while managing multiple projects
Ability to understand business processes, business drivers, and changes and link them to risks, issues, trends, and actionable outcomes
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Familiarity with audit principles and practices aligned with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) or similar framework
For Internal Controls: familiarity with COSO and SOX control frameworks for GAAP financial reporting

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including health, vision, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits
Insurance benefits
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not