Auto-Owners is seeking an Internal Auditor to conduct financial and operational audits at its corporate headquarters in Lansing, Michigan.  Travel requirement is minimal to none.  The mission of the Internal Audit department is to ensure the integrity of the financial statements which is accomplished through conducting independent, objective internal audits.  Additionally, the Internal Audit department provides assurance and consulting services to add value and improve the organization’s operations.  Last, the Internal Audit department provides assistance to the organization’s outside independent auditors and state insurance regulators.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and coordinate assigned audits.
• Develop objectives and scopes of audits.
• Ensure performance of detailed procedures, prepare workpapers and other audit materials.
• Prepare audit reports and recommendations.
• Perform model audit testwork and risk assessments.
• Assist other staff auditors, outside auditors and examiners as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting.

• Two or more years of audit experience in a large or medium sized public accounting firm.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to spot issues, assess risk, analyze processes, collect data, establish facts and articulate valid conclusions.
• Strong Word and Excel skills, as well as familiarity with ACL Analytics.
• Thorough knowledge of the internal audit process, including standards, best practices, procedures and risk assessments.

  Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Solid knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry, including insurance accounting and auditing.
• Experience with ACL Analytics.

If you are interested in this opportunity you will need to complete our online employment application

Benefits:

Competitive salary, matching 401(k) retirement plans, fully-funded pension plan, bonus programs, paid holidays, vacation days, personal days, paid sick leave, and a comprehensive health care plan.

*Please note that the ability to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship is a requirement.

Company Description

Auto-Owners Insurance is a mutual insurance company made up of five property and casualty companies and one life/health/annuity insurer. Established in 1916 and headquartered in Lansing, Michigan, we currently operate in 26 states. Our written premium is nearly $6 billion, and we are proud to have been ranked among the Fortune 500 every year since 2002. Auto-Owners continues to be recognized for exceptional financial strength and stability among the nation’s largest insurers. We partner with independent agencies that sell our products and are consistently acknowledged for our superior customer service to our agents and our policyholders.

Auto-Owners offers a wide range of career opportunities, and we are seeking talent that will help us continue our long tradition of success. We offer a friendly work environment, structured training program, employee mentoring and an excellent compensation/benefits package. Along with a competitive base salary, matched 401(k), fully-funded pension plan (once vested), and bonus.