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The Opportunity:

Orchid Underwriters Agency (Orchid), a member of the Brown & Brown National Programs family, is seeking an Internal Auditor. 

The Internal Auditor is responsible for managing and conducting quality assurance and audits of the Underwriting Department, Policy Services, and Inspections. The role requires the regular review of underwriting files to ensure compliance with Underwriting Guidelines, Underwriting Authority, and State Regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review new and renewal business policies regarding quoting, pricing, application of rules, forms/endorsements, and policy issuance to verify all activities are in accordance with carrier underwriting requirements and/or Orchid guidelines
• Compile and summarize findings in audit reports and provide recommendations; follow up on recommendations until resolutions of audit subject matter are resolved
• Make recommendations on best practices to ensure better risk selection and compliance is achieved
• Coordinate with appropriate department manager for necessary actions due to audit findings
• Review and prepare policy files/documentation for external audits to ensure that they are complete and accurate
• Conduct contract/Slip audits to verify correct forms/endorsements are attached to policies
• Review monthly UW Exception Report and verify the exception was approved; policies without approval are documented and sent to UW department for review and corrective action
• Actively look for opportunities and recommend efficiencies to improve underwriting processes
• Stay current on underwriting compliance and underwriting requirements from carriers
• Assist with market conduct exams, carrier audits, and other similar audit activities.
• Assist in creating and updating internal audit plan and audit schedule
• Assist in developing department procedures and maintaining inventory of business policies, practices and processes.
• Improve customer care by initiating improvements to underwriting and other operational controls.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• AA degree in a business discipline or 3 years’ experience in an office environment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an insurance related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Proficient in data entry.
• Ability to multi-task, organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Must be reliable, dependable, consistent and accurate.
• Capable of following written and verbal instructions.
• Requires long periods of sitting and working with multiple computer monitors.
• Must be a team player and willing to take on new responsibilities.
• Comfortable performing tasks requiring electronic and paperless tasks as much as possible.

Key Competencies:

• Accountability - demonstrates a sense of ownership and responsibility in successfully delivering results
• Analytical – able to understand complex / diverse information; uses intuition and experience to complement data
• Business acumen – understands business implications of decisions; align work with strategic goals
• Communication Proficiency – write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data
• Teamwork Orientation – balances team and individual responsibilities
• Detail Oriented - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Physical Requirements Necessary on a Regular Basis:

Manual dexterity, arm and upper body range of motion sufficient for use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone 7-8 hours per day Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor Ability to sit at a desk 7-8 hours per day.

Who We Are:

Orchid, a member of the Brown & Brown, Inc. National Programs segment, is a premier leader in program underwriting services and distribution in personal and commercial catastrophe property insurance. For more than two decades we have been the market of choice for brokers and capacity providers alike. Established in 1998, Orchid has recognized a long-term and sustained growth trajectory, and currently places approximately $300 million of annual premium.  Headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida with additional offices in Tampa, Orchid designs, markets, underwrites and administers insurance policies on behalf of third-party carriers through an independent network of more than 7,100 experienced agents and brokers.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

BD Internal Audit evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of all worldwide internal control processes on a rotating basis considering significance and risk as a service to BD Management and its Board of Directors.  The Internal Audit process encompasses the following major activities: 

• Evaluate the adequacy of the Company's system of internal controls to ensure the safeguarding and protection of assets from loss, reliability and integrity of financial information and compliance with policies, plans, procedures and applicable laws & regulations. 

• Support management in optimizing internal controls by appraising the economy and efficiency with which resources are employed. 

• Review operations or programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals, and whether the operations or programs are carried out as planned.  

The Senior Internal Auditor position is created for experienced auditors: auditors who have had experience in operational and financial auditing in the multi-national manufacturing industry.  The position is ideal for someone looking to transition into a finance operational role in the business or at a regional/corporate level. 

  

On each audit, the Senior Internal Auditor should demonstrate strong communication, planning, administrative, technical, and audit investigative skills, as well as establishing and maintaining good relationships with location and team members.  In addition, the Senior Internal Auditor must be willing to lead and be led by peers from time to time on various audits and department projects.  The Senior Internal Auditor should have basic skills in project management.  The Senior Internal Auditor will report to the regional Audit Manager.  The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 35% of the time to domestic and international locations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Audit Planning 

• Assist in the development of risk-based audit plan 

• Identify financial and operational risks and incorporate into audit scope and audit program 

• Consult with manager/director on scope and audit timetable 

• Initiate discussions with business unit regarding planning and scope issues 

• Update audit program as appropriate 

• Communicate scope, timing and audit program to team 

Audit Fieldwork 

• Conduct audits consistent with IIA and department policies; manage timely completion of audit including communication of status to manager 

• Identify and document financial statement exposures, operational/process issues, internal control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement 

• If applicable, coordinate fieldwork with IT Auditors 

• Prepare agenda for the audit closing meeting 

• Document audit findings into audit report format as the audit progresses 

• Adapt audit program and procedures as observations/new information is uncovered in the field 

Audit Wrap-Up 

• Finalize audit fieldwork and audit report consistent with report writing guidelines 

• Work to issue audit report in timely manner 

• Conduct self-evaluations with team 

Qualifications 

• B.S. in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration 

• A minimum of 4 years audit experience in a corporate environment or with a public accounting firm is required 

• Validated experience leading and building teams through an audit engagement 

• Comfortable working and learning independently and as part of a team 

• Understanding of audit methodology and use of various audit tools to facilitate the audit process 

• Strong analytical and communication skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

• Working knowledge of data analysis tools is a plus (Power BI, Tableau) 

• Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley implementation practices and issues

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 35% of the time 

• CIA and/or CPA/ACCA, CFE qualified would be a plus 

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time. And through the organization’s investment in BD University, you will continually level up your tech skills and expertise.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place. 

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

Work Shift

• Obtains audit evidence that is sufficient, competent, and relevant to provide a basis for audit findings and conclusions.
• Gathers information for compliance reviews and performs analysis.
• Prepares audit programs for the company being audited or reviewed by using different accounting approaches and procedures, consults with company personnel, and evaluates the internal controls to determine the reliability of royalty reporting.
• Assesses and analyzes reference and ONRR system data to ensure reasonable compliance with mineral royalty and production reporting in accordance with current laws and regulations, and internal procedures and policies.
• Initiates appropriate correspondence to industry requesting source data to resolve identified exceptions, and responds to industry requests for routing information and provides assistance in resolving routine exceptions.
• Communicates verbally and in writing within the Department and ONRR, industry, Federal, State, and Tribal agencies.
• Maintains Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credentials as required.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-9)

As an Auditor in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Ohio, you will:

• Conduct audits in support of investigations and litigation involving the government's affirmative civil enforcement of federal law.
• Perform audits and financial investigations in conjunction with federal and/or state agencies and deal with sensitive matters that are complex and have a large number of components and activities.
• Examine financial accounting of medical claims, billing statements, invoices, books, records, data processing material, and activities of individuals and firms involved in the matters subject to investigation.
• Prepare concise and accurate audit reports, charts, summaries, and schedules, including drawing conclusions based on analysis and investigation.
• Conduct investigations in search of assets of individuals and/or organizations, make net worth determinations, and prepare analyses and make recommendations of the ability of individuals and organizations to pay settlements and judgments.
• Conduct interviews with members, officers, directors, and representatives of health care providers, government contractors, and grant recipients; law enforcement agents and officers; whistleblowers; and attorneys.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Starting at $102,844 Per Year (GS 13)

As an Auditor in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Ohio, you will:

• Conduct audits in support of investigations and litigation involving the government's affirmative civil enforcement of federal law.
• Perform audits and financial investigations in conjunction with federal and/or state agencies and deal with sensitive matters that are complex and have a large number of components and activities.
• Examine financial accounting of medical claims, billing statements, invoices, books, records, data processing material, and activities of individuals and firms involved in the matters subject to investigation.
• Prepare concise and accurate audit reports, charts, summaries, and schedules, including drawing conclusions based on analysis and investigation.
• Conduct investigations in search of assets of individuals and/or organizations, make net worth determinations, and prepare analyses and make recommendations of the ability of individuals and organizations to pay settlements and judgments.
• Conduct interviews with members, officers, directors, and representatives of health care providers, government contractors, and grant recipients; law enforcement agents and officers; whistleblowers; and attorneys.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Starting at $102,844 Per Year (GS 13)

Duties consist of the following, but are not limited to:

• Determines the organization's degree of financial efficiency, economy and effectiveness.
• Perform prescribed audit functions that are based on precedents and uses conventional auditing of complex internal operating financial programs in which there is latitude for a wide variety of processes and system design and implementation methods utilized.
• Develop and/or modifies methods to use during the audit.
• Examines and tests operational records and controls to obtain sufficient and reliable evidence of financial system reliability.
• Gathers information about the organization or function scheduled for audit.
• Determines the phases and required integration for the multi-issue audit.
• Writes reports that identify noncompliance with regulations, inefficient operations, waste, fraud, abuse, or improper practices.
• Prepares supplementary documentation to support findings that may be controversial and require major program modifications.
• Prepares policies for auditing procedures and policies for specific types of reviews.
• Analyzes Federal regulations and develops major portions of Miami VA financial accounting policies.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Auditor/PD546-06563-O and PD546-07946-0
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Starting at $73,639 Per Year (GS 11-12)

This Auditor provides expert auditing and accounting services in investigations involving highly complex financial transactions.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Auditor support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of auditing, accounting, and financial systems.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Conducting and carrying to completion investigations to determine whether there have been violations of the Federal Statutes warranting the investigations.
• Conducting audit and financial investigations, typically involving one of more violators.
• Preparing concise and accurate audit reports involving assembling, correlating, and analyzing the facts obtained from analysis and investigation of financial matters.

Starting at $115,118 Per Year (GS 13)

• Obtains audit evidence that is sufficient, competent, and relevant to provide a basis for audit findings and conclusions.
• Gathers information for compliance reviews and performs analysis.
• Prepares audit programs for the company being audited or reviewed by using different accounting approaches and procedures, consults with company personnel, and evaluates the internal controls to determine the reliability of royalty reporting.
• Assesses and analyzes reference and ONRR system data to ensure reasonable compliance with mineral royalty and production reporting in accordance with current laws and regulations, and internal procedures and policies.
• Initiates appropriate correspondence to industry requesting source data to resolve identified exceptions, and responds to industry requests for routing information and provides assistance in resolving routine exceptions.
• Communicates verbally and in writing within the Department and ONRR, industry, Federal, State, and Tribal agencies.
• Maintains Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credentials as required.

Starting at $46,696 Per Year (GS 7-9)

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The duties and responsibilities for a Auditor generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform reviews and audits of financial management transactions, supporting documentation, practices and procedures.
• Perform a variety of programmatic reviews in the area of financial management.
• Formulate and prepare reports of a financial and statistical nature.
• Audit automated accounting and financial systems.
• Monitor, review, and submit Provided By Client (PBC) requests.
• Monitor, review, analyze and track Notification of Findings (NFRs) and related Corrective Action Reports (CAPs).
• Perform research on technical Accounting and Auditing issues in accordance with standards, laws, and regulations; draft white papers.

Starting at $71,099 Per Year (GS 12)

• The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this position:
• Serves as a senior staff auditor to conduct audits of significant scope and mission impact on large or highly complex audits. Audits are to assess compliance, efficiency and effectiveness of programs where considerable variability exists.
• Plans audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions throughout DFAS. Develops and writes segments of the audit plan for highly complex DFAS-wide or corporate audits.
• Briefs management at entrance conferences to explain audit objectives, procedures, and scope, and obtains management?s input. Independently conducts audit survey to determine areas for detailed examination.
• Independently evaluates management processes and presents facts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, and logically. Summarizes audit results and addresses management issues surfaced in the audit. Provides recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepares complex audit reports which present findings and cite applicable regulations. Identifies causative situations and recommends corrective action for problems of significant complexity where differing opinions may be strong.
• Prepares correspondence requesting additional data or related access to information from audited agencies to resolve disputes. Prepares a notification to management on behalf of the team lead where no significant audit findings were identified.
• Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level of GS-12.

Starting at $47,124 Per Year (GS 7-9)

• The major duties described below reflect the full performance level of this position:
• Serves as a senior staff auditor to conduct audits of significant scope and mission impact on large or highly complex audits. Audits are to assess compliance, efficiency and effectiveness of programs where considerable variability exists.
• Plans audits covering broadly related and highly complex functions throughout DFAS. Develops and writes segments of the audit plan for highly complex DFAS-wide or corporate audits.
• Briefs management at entrance conferences to explain audit objectives, procedures, and scope, and obtains management?s input. Independently conducts audit survey to determine areas for detailed examination.
• Independently evaluates management processes and presents facts, conclusions, and recommendations clearly, and logically. Summarizes audit results and addresses management issues surfaced in the audit. Provides recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepares complex audit reports which present findings and cite applicable regulations. Identifies causative situations and recommends corrective action for problems of significant complexity where differing opinions may be strong.
• Prepares correspondence requesting additional data or related access to information from audited agencies to resolve disputes. Prepares a notification to management on behalf of the team lead where no significant audit findings were identified.
• Duties will be developmental in nature while performing below the full performance level of GS-12.

Starting at $69,741 Per Year (GS 11-12)

• Obtains audit evidence that is sufficient, competent, and relevant to provide a basis for audit findings and conclusions.
• Gathers information for compliance reviews and performs preliminary analysis of industry requests for value determination and routine exceptions to allowance limits.
• Prepares audit programs for the company being audited or reviewed by using different accounting approaches and procedures, consults with company personnel, and evaluates the internal controls to determine the reliability of royalty reporting.
• Accesses and analyzes reference and ONRR system data, to ensure reasonable compliance with mineral royalty and production reporting in accordance with current laws and regulations, and internal procedures and policies.
• Communicates verbally or in writing within the Department and ONRR, industry, Federal, State, and Tribal agencies.

Starting at $69,107 Per Year (GS 11-12)

As an Auditor, you will:

• Conduct assigned audit segments of financial records of employers to assure compliance with the RRA and the RUIA and regulations thereto.
• Review assigned coverage areas to determine if all employees are covered under the Acts, and if railroad services are being performed by independent contractors.
• Assist in the preparation of individual audit survey plans and audit guides.
• Assist in the performance of the initial audit survey.
• Based on the audit guide developed, perform work in the following areas: audit entrance and exit conferences; data gathering, analysis, and summarization; working paper preparation; and audit guide revisions.
• Assist in the preparation of draft and final audit reports.
• Ensure that all work meets the requirements of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards.

Starting at $49,028 Per Year (GS 9-11)

• Perform research and execute the audit program and day-to-day team activities required to complete the audit and/or project.
• Devise innovative auditing techniques, and participate on multiple audit projects and programs simultaneously.
• Study and integrate findings of a number of audit efforts to define audit targets, develop audit criteria, or new approaches for use by other auditors.
• Prepare audit plans or guidelines for comprehensive examination of various functional areas.
• Conducts research, identifies issues and risks, and plans audit step that provide results in terms of dollar savings and/or non-financial benefits to DFC.
• Identifies, selects, and applies appropriate quantitative/qualitative analytical methods and tools to collect, arrange, process, and present data.
• Develops well-supported findings and appropriate recommendations that are cost-effective and actionable.
• Produces audit documentation such as internal review reports, management agreements, follow-up assessment reports, findings, corrective and preventive action plans, internal reviews, scopes of work, policies, standard operating procedures, process flow charts, and work instructions, to effectively communicate to internal/external stakeholders.
• Assumes Auditor-in-Charge (AIC) duties as assigned, as well as coordinate activities of an audit team including developing project budget, tracking staff hours, establish and monitor milestones, and mentor junior staff.
• Makes recommendations or influences decisions on programs that involve matters such as improvements in business processes, organizational structure, management systems, or controversial situations.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Starting at $132,368 Per Year (GS 14)

This Auditor provides expert auditing and accounting services in investigations involving highly complex financial transactions.

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Auditor support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of auditing, accounting, and financial systems.

Typical work assignments will include:

• Conducting and carrying to completion investigations to determine whether there have been violations of the Federal Statutes warranting the investigations.
• Conducting audit and financial investigations, typically involving one of more violators.
• Preparing concise and accurate audit reports involving assembling, correlating, and analyzing the facts obtained from analysis and investigation of financial matters.

Starting at $115,118 Per Year (GS 13)