Head of Internal Audit, AFHA (HOA)

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Reporting Relationships: SVP, Internal Audit; Chair of the Audit Committee (AFHA)

Position summary:

As part of Arch's Global IA team, the HOA will lead the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent Audit and Advisory projects focused on AFHA (“company”) operations, along with related Sarbanes-Oxley (“SOX”) program efforts, as necessary.

The HOA will have the opportunity to build direct relationships with executive-level business, technology, and risk management leaders during the performance of IA projects, SOX program activities and through the course of risk assessment and audit/SOX planning efforts. The position offers the opportunity for leadership growth and impact.

This is a hybrid role: 3 days in office and 2 days remote

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the APRA – Appointed Auditor for AFHA

Lead and/or assist in the development and execution of AFHA IA and/or SOX Plans

Manage multiple concurrent Audit/Advisory projects and SOX program activities.

Present periodic IA updates to the AFHA Audit Committee

Lead and/or assists in the annual risk assessment and Audit Plan development efforts and/or SOX Plan development efforts for AFHA

Coordinate all activities associated with project execution, including planning, scoping, testing, reporting, wrap-up, and issue follow up

Serve as the primary point of contact with internal client teams

Oversee IA team members assigned to Audit/Advisory projects and SOX program efforts

Travel up to 20% may be required

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

7+ years of audit experience in a public accounting firm and/or corporate organization

In-depth understanding of internal audit and/or SOX planning, testing, and reporting requirements

Previous insurance industry (e.g., Insurance, Reinsurance, Mortgage Insurance) internal audit and/or SOX experience, ideally within a global firm

Experience with regulatory compliance matters including managing interactions with regulators

Confident, with strong interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent grasp of risk and control concepts

Thrives within a team environment

Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges

Data analytics skills and experience

Experience working with MS Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Alteryx, and Power BI/Tableau

Education & Certifications

Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance

Possess a recognized accounting/auditing qualification (e.g., CPA/ACCA/CA, CIA)

Additional Education & Certifications a plus (e.g., MBA, CISA, CIMA, CGMA)

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