Senior IT Auditor

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. 

Join us and play your part in something special!

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. Because, at Markel, the work you do gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities. Whether you’re wild about horses, bananas for boats or driven by data, you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will perform Information Technology (IT) and security related audits/projects to include reviews of application controls, infrastructure components, system implementations, and integrated operational reviews. You must demonstrate a thorough understanding of IT risks and controls and of audit methodology in order to carry out assigned audit procedures and to ensure timely, accurate, and effective analysis of IT processes. You contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by evaluating existing processes and controls and suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes. You will be required to handle confidential information with a high level of integrity and sensitivity. Limited travel to business locations when required.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and organize activities, manage multiple priorities, and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.  

• Assist in planning the audit scope, preparing the audit program, and determining appropriate audit procedures based on professional judgment. 

• Independently conduct client interviews, gather information, apply the audit methodology and produce quality audit evidence and deliverables.  

• Identify issues, deviations, and root causes; then display the ability (both written and verbal) to communicate issues and propose solutions to audit management and clients.  

• Display an enhanced understanding of the organization's IT risks, controls, and governance and how they relate to the work of Internal Audit.   

• Effectively communicates concepts to enhance customer understanding of control objectives. 

• Work collaboratively within the Audit department and consistently seek and develop effective working relationships across the organization.  

• Willingly share knowledge and expertise with others across the audit organization. 

• Provide input and suggest improvements to audit department internal processes. 

• Apply data analysis techniques within an audit to accomplish audit objectives and to present the results in a visual manner. 

Education / Certification

• Bachelor's degree required;

• CPA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certification desired

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related IT Audit experience.

• Experience in executing the end-to-end audit process.

• Adaptable to diverse situations and project assignments.

• Must possess effective communication skills with ability to negotiate issues and make presentations to leadership. 

• Understanding of IT general controls, application controls, application development and security practices, IT operations, and IT governance