Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor

At James River Group, we are committed to providing a stable and rewarding work environment supported by our Core Values and Guiding Principles: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Customer Service, Communication, and Teamwork. James River Group is a subsidiary of James River Group Holdings, Ltd. We are proud of our recent national recognition as a 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Workplaces USA awards.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based insurance holding company which owns and operates a group of specialty insurance companies. The Company operates in two specialty property-casualty insurance segments: Excess and Surplus Lines and Specialty Admitted Insurance. The company tends to focus on accounts associated with small or medium-sized businesses in each of its segments. Each of the Company's regulated insurance subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

The Internal Auditor will assist with, coordinate and execute all aspects of the internal audit process including but not limited to audit planning, performing audit work and testing as well as Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance work and testing.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Continuously exhibit and uphold Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Communication and Teamwork, Innovation and Customer Service
• Perform and document SOX compliance planning and testing in accordance with developed test plans
• Identify and document SOX exceptions
• Identify and analyze SOX exceptions, process inefficiencies and internal control weaknesses to provide meaningful recommendations for improvement
• Prepare SOX-related communications to Management and external auditors
• Coordinate and execute internal audits in accordance with audit project work programs for financial, operational and IT audits
• Prepare audit reports
• Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards
• Communicate work product results and project status updates routinely with all members of Internal Audit department

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Knowledge of GAAP, insurance industry standards and/or IT systems
• Research, analysis and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical and complex decisions
• Ability to build effective relationships with business partners
• Self-starter who works well independently and in a team environment
• Ability to convey technical process information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively
• Ability to identify and make process and procedure improvement recommendations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Continuous learning style
• Active listening skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to periodically travel both domestically and internationally (Bermuda)

Experience and Education

• High School diploma required
• Bachelor's degree in related field (Finance, Accounting) preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum of one year of relevant work experience (accounting, audit, finance, information technology, insurance-related field) required
• Certifications or progression towards professional certifications (Certified Internal Auditor Certified, Public Accountant) preferred