JUNIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (M/F) NEW-YORK

Job description

DEPARTMENT:
SCOR aims at having only one internal audit department located in several locations (i.e. Paris, Zurich, Singapore, London, New York). Therefore, the GIA unit based in the US will carry out mainly but not exclusively assignments in the Americas (North America and South America) on operations relating to Life and P&C divisions as well as all other functions. Audit engagements preparation and execution will be very closely coordinated with the Head of Group Internal Audit and will benefit from other Group Internal Audit resources.
Group Internal Audit is an independent and objective function which ensures that the SCOR Group has the necessary level of control of its operations, gives advice on how to improve them and contributes to the creation of added value. It helps the SCOR group to reach its objectives, through a systematic and methodical approach, by appraising its most critical processes, both business and support, as well as those concerning risk management and corporate governance and by proposing solutions to reinforce their efficiency. The definition, the role, the area of activity and positioning as well as the governing principles are defined by the Internal Audit Charter, approved by the SCOR Group Chairman and the Audit Committee.
Group Internal Audit reports directly to the SCOR Group Chairman and functions under the responsibility of the Chairman of the Audit Committee to which it has direct access. Group Internal Audit acts in conformity with the « International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing » established by the International Institute of Auditors (IIA) as well as its Code of Ethics and its Practices.
You will contribute to the group objectives within the framework of the responsibilities described below.
MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This description takes into account the principal responsibilities and is not to be considered exhaustive:
- Participate in the planning and completion of audit projects within the entire SCOR Group, and supporting the reporting of findings to management in accordance with SCOR GIA methodology and the IIA standards and using TeamCentral system workflow. Audit projects mainly cover processes, workflows and procedures of the internal controls system moreover, efficiency and effectiveness of the organization will be checked
- Participate in the elaboration of the reporting to the local Audit Committees and to Head of GIA
- Assist in establishing the Group Internal Audit approach/concept i.e. risk analysis to derive the risk areas to be audited
- Support with ad-hoc requests made by other Group Internal Audit team members locally and globally as needed
- Assist in special projects with external auditors or other SCOR independent oversight teams as needed.
This requires to develop an understanding of SCOR’s business and operations, and continuously learn IIA and SCOR audit methodology and standards to enhance job proficiency.
PROFILE
Graduated of a University degree in business management and a further education in the audit sector and/or accountancy or insurance (e.g. certified accountant, controller or auditor).
No previous audit experience is required although highly preferable.
Working towards or determination to achieve relevant professional certification such as CIA or CPA.
Proficiency with computers, including experience using Microsoft Office products.
Strong written and spoken communication skills.
Able to understand complex business processes and interactions quickly and put in the right context.
Exact in analytics but able to differentiate when coming to conclusions with effective organizational skills, accuracy and detail orientated.
Adaptable to work independently and proactively while focusing on team goals, with all levels of the organization.
Positive, with a collaborative mind set approach and have a highest degree of ethics and integrity.
Systematic in approaching things but also willing to compromise with other ways and/or methods. Never losing the scope/goal of the audit or department’s goals.
Ability to set-up and conduct interviews with employees on different management levels and various cultural backgrounds.
Desire to work in a diverse multinational (re)insurance life and/or property/casualty environment.
Professional journeys will be to plan within the framework of this V.I.E.
Excellent English comprehension required.