Staff Auditor, Level II Job Listing at Prudential in newark, NJ

Insurance, Finance

An opportunity is currently available within our Internal Audit Department. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly diversified financial environment to assess risk, and execute audits of Prudential's Annuities and Retirement businesses.  The Staff Auditor Level II position participates in all aspects of the audit including the planning, control analysis, testing, issue development and reporting phases. This individual will be expected to engage in dialogue with business unit management and various control partners to identify and assess risks and controls.

 

This position is located in Newark, NJ, however, audit fieldwork may require some travel to Connecticut, central New Jersey, Pennsylvania, as well as a few other domestic locations (e.g., California and Iowa).  Expected out-of-state travel is 5%-35%, which varies based on selected office location and audit plans.

The ideal candidate should have 1 - 3 years of audit and/or annuities, retirement or investment experience.  A Bachelor's degree, or higher, is required, in a business major preferably accounting and an MBA is a plus.  Some big 4 public accounting experience is preferred, but not required. The candidate should possess a basic understanding of the financial, regulatory, operational and/or accounting aspects of insurance related products, and the ability to converse with management in order to participate in risk assessment, scope definition, and development of the most effective audit approach.
 

• General understanding of the COSO framework, risk assessment, control analysis and audit methodologies
• Practical audit experience such as conducting risk assessments and/or executing audit programs
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• The ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management, external auditors and other control partners to analyze risks and controls
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment

This position is located in Newark, NJ, however, audit fieldwork may require some travel to Connecticut, central New Jersey, Pennsylvania, as well as a few other domestic locations (e.g., California and Iowa).  Expected out-of-state travel is 5%-35%, which varies based on selected office location and audit plans.