Audit Board - Specialist, Internal Audit

As a team member in the Finance department at Nationwide, the opportunities are endless! You can grow and learn in diverse areas across many disciplines such as Advanced Analytics, Investments, Actuarial, Accounting, Risk Management, Critical Business Advisor, Internal Audit, and so much more. Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

This is a hybrid position located in Columbus Ohio and you will be required to come into the office two days per week. 

This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program.

Summary

An experienced IT Audit Associate with hands-on expertise in auditing and accounting information systems, with a strong emphasis on AuditBoard platform administration and optimization. This professional brings a technical background in IT systems, specializing in system configuration, user permissions, workflow design, and audit template management. Adept at bridging the gap between audit requirements and system capabilities, they ensure compliance, efficiency, and data integrity across internal audit processes. Their role supports the broader risk and compliance functions by leveraging technology to streamline audit execution and reporting.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain AuditBoard system settings to align with internal audit methodologies and organizational policies.
• Manage user roles and permissions to ensure appropriate access controls and segregation of duties.
• Design and optimize workflows within AuditBoard to support audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting processes.
• Develop and maintain standardized audit templates for consistent documentation and reporting across engagements.
• Collaborate with internal audit, IT, and compliance teams to ensure system functionality supports audit objectives.
• Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with AuditBoard support or internal IT teams for resolution.
• Monitor system usage and performance, recommending enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Assist in the integration of AuditBoard with other enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, GRC platforms) as needed.
• Provide training and support to audit team members on system features and best practices.
• Stay current on AuditBoard updates and industry trends to ensure optimal system utilization.

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Job Description Summary

To enable Nationwide to serve customers with the extraordinary care they deserve, we use advanced analytics to get insights from big data to provide meaningful audit results that improves business effectiveness and efficiency. No two audits are ever the same and the variety of work assignments gives us visibility and exposure throughout the enterprise. If you have the desire to learn continuously, think critically and can see the big picture, we want to know more about you!

As a Specialist, you'll help drive continuous improvement to our processes and standards and execute assurance and advisory engagements. We'll count on you to help manage engagements from planning through reporting, including coaching and mentoring other associates, while navigating constantly evolving business environments and related risks.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in and leads some aspects of planning activities, including conducting client interviews, identifying key risk and controls, developing the audit plan and effectively communicating expectations with the auditee/client. 

• Tests multiple business and technology controls for multiple audits concurrently. Uses critical thinking to understand and independently execute control testing and document results according to professional and internal standards. Uses analytics and data visualization tools to perform full population testing. 

• Identifies and documents issues and process improvement opportunities through control testing. Employs strong communication and persuasion skills to effectively partner with clients to vet issue details, discuss effective risk mitigation activities and follow up on mitigation activities through resolution. 

• Demonstrates leadership by mentoring and coaching less experienced staff, reviewing work performed by other team members and providing valuable upward and down