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IT Auditor
at Plymouth Rock Assurance in Massachusetts
Plymouth Rock, founded in 1982 by Jim Stone, former Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner, is a privately held insurance company that writes personal and commercial lines of business in the Northeastern United States. Today, Plymouth Rock, with more than $1billion in premiums underwritten and serviced, is comprised of a group of companies that were started or acquired to expand product offerings, channels of distribution, and the geographic footprint. With more than 800,000 policyholders, Plymouth Rock writes insurance through more than 800 independent agents.
The Plymouth Rock Group employs 1500 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent.”
Range of Responsibility:
Performs complex level professional internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting performance, financial, compliance, and information technology audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; providing key input to development of the Annual Audit Plan; and providing training and coaching to Internal Audit staff.
Responsible for identifying technology risks, and independently evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology infrastructure and application controls, including security and internal controls. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. In addition, this position works with the Audit Supervisor to help ensure Senior Management and the Audit Committee are provided with reliable information on the state of internal IT controls and risks across the Enterprise.
Other essential duties include, but are not limited to:
· Identifies and evaluates the organization’s risk areas and provides key input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
· Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
· Conducts interviews, reviews documents, compose summary memos, and prepares working papers.
· Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
· Provides or assists in providing training, coaching and guidance to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.
· Plans and executes audits of client/server technology platforms (Windows OS, AIX Unix, DB2 and SQL server database platforms) and evaluates IT internal controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed.
· Conducts data extraction, analysis, and security reviews utilizing software tools.
· Supports audits and consulting engagements related to programming, batch processing and on-line processes, client-server architecture, internet and intranet functionality, database extraction, technology strategy, data communication, network security, telecommunications, disaster recovery/business continuity, change management and infrastructure & application controls.
· Acts as liaison with IT business partners to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity and system security.
· Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of business information.
· Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
· Performs related work as assigned by audit management.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree preferably with a major in MIS, Computer Science and/or Accounting.
· 4-6 years of audit experience, with IT audit experience.
· Master’s degree or Certification as a CISA a plus.
Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:
· Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
· Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
· Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
· Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
· Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
· Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
· Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
· Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Considerable knowledge of distributed technology (ie. Unix/Windows, DB2 and SQL Server), Web-based technology, and basic infrastructure control issues).
· Considerable skill in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key IT risks, identifying significant exposures, analyzing transactions and other management information and detecting changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness. Skill in developing appropriate recommendations to address exposures.
· Knowledge of generally accepted IS audit standards, statements and practices, and IS security and control practices.
· Ability to learn new operations quickly and work independently a must.
· Exposure to CAAT (Computer Assisted Applications Testing).
· Experience with networking (Cisco, Windows, Firewalls)
· Exposure to system security packages and administration
· Possess detailed technical skills in at least one platform (Unix, Windows)
· Experience in IT Audit or technology risk management role
The Plymouth Rock companies place a heavy emphasis upon quality of life and “goodness of fit”. We seek people who have a customer service orientation (i.e., who makes efforts to listen to and to understand both internal and external customers, anticipate customer needs, and give high priority to customer satisfaction), pay attention to the feelings and needs of others, and manifest a strong bias for action. We insist on the utmost integrity and probity. We offer highly competitive base salaries with an annual performance-based bonus, a very generous package of benefits, convenient access to public transportation and a thriving and stable workplace.
How to apply: DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://prac.contacthr.com/15490491
The Plymouth Rock Group employs 1500 people and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Plymouth Rock holds an A.M. Best rating of “A-/Excellent.”
Range of Responsibility:
Performs complex level professional internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting performance, financial, compliance, and information technology audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; providing key input to development of the Annual Audit Plan; and providing training and coaching to Internal Audit staff.
Responsible for identifying technology risks, and independently evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of information technology infrastructure and application controls, including security and internal controls. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. In addition, this position works with the Audit Supervisor to help ensure Senior Management and the Audit Committee are provided with reliable information on the state of internal IT controls and risks across the Enterprise.
Other essential duties include, but are not limited to:
· Identifies and evaluates the organization’s risk areas and provides key input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
· Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
· Conducts interviews, reviews documents, compose summary memos, and prepares working papers.
· Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
· Provides or assists in providing training, coaching and guidance to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.
· Plans and executes audits of client/server technology platforms (Windows OS, AIX Unix, DB2 and SQL server database platforms) and evaluates IT internal controls and works collaboratively with management to identify actions needed.
· Conducts data extraction, analysis, and security reviews utilizing software tools.
· Supports audits and consulting engagements related to programming, batch processing and on-line processes, client-server architecture, internet and intranet functionality, database extraction, technology strategy, data communication, network security, telecommunications, disaster recovery/business continuity, change management and infrastructure & application controls.
· Acts as liaison with IT business partners to ensure full understanding of data flow, data integrity and system security.
· Assesses information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of business information.
· Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
· Performs related work as assigned by audit management.
Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree preferably with a major in MIS, Computer Science and/or Accounting.
· 4-6 years of audit experience, with IT audit experience.
· Master’s degree or Certification as a CISA a plus.
Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:
· Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
· Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
· Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
· Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
· Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
· Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
· Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
· Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Considerable knowledge of distributed technology (ie. Unix/Windows, DB2 and SQL Server), Web-based technology, and basic infrastructure control issues).
· Considerable skill in assessing the effectiveness of internal controls over key IT risks, identifying significant exposures, analyzing transactions and other management information and detecting changes in key risks and/or control effectiveness. Skill in developing appropriate recommendations to address exposures.
· Knowledge of generally accepted IS audit standards, statements and practices, and IS security and control practices.
· Ability to learn new operations quickly and work independently a must.
· Exposure to CAAT (Computer Assisted Applications Testing).
· Experience with networking (Cisco, Windows, Firewalls)
· Exposure to system security packages and administration
· Possess detailed technical skills in at least one platform (Unix, Windows)
· Experience in IT Audit or technology risk management role
The Plymouth Rock companies place a heavy emphasis upon quality of life and “goodness of fit”. We seek people who have a customer service orientation (i.e., who makes efforts to listen to and to understand both internal and external customers, anticipate customer needs, and give high priority to customer satisfaction), pay attention to the feelings and needs of others, and manifest a strong bias for action. We insist on the utmost integrity and probity. We offer highly competitive base salaries with an annual performance-based bonus, a very generous package of benefits, convenient access to public transportation and a thriving and stable workplace.
How to apply: DO NOT use the Apply Online button. Please copy and paste the following link into your browser address bar: http://prac.contacthr.com/15490491
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