Audit Consultant

Genworth Financial is a leading insurance holding company, serving the lifestyle protection, retirement income, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers, and has operations in 24 countries, including the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and more than a dozen other European countries. Genworth has strength and stability, with $104 billion in assets, more than $10 billion in revenues, and $1 billion in earnings (as of December 31, 2004). For more information, visit http://www.genworth.com.Overview:
The Audit Consultant will serve as a member of the Corporate Audit Services Department of Genworth Financial.
The position will be based in Richmond, VA.* Travel will be required. It is anticipated that travel will range from 25% to 50%, dependent upon assignments and business demand. Some travel may be international.
This position will report administratively to a Senior Manager. We utilize a pooled staffing concept, so the opportunity exists for the successful candidate to work on various projects across multiple Genworth Financial business units and for different management personnel.Responsibilities:
Plan and support internal audit efforts, including operational, financial, and compliance audits.
Execute audit projects within prescribed time budgets and at a high degree of quality.
Work collaboratively with other assigned audit personnel and key members of management to achieve engagement objectives.
Ensure high quality audit results and well-crafted audit report deliverables.
Assist in the development of short-term and long-term audit plans for Audit Services through risk assessment activities.
Build and maintain effective client relationships.
Execute internal audits
o Plan engagement logistics, including scope and approach.
o Assist in risk assessment and audit planning.
o Conduct audit interviews.
o Prepare/review process flows and identify key controls.
o Perform internal controls design and effectiveness testing.
o Develop written audit programs and related audit workpapers.
o Prepare audit reports.
o Perform audit follow-ups.
Conduct annual risk assessment
o Interview senior and executive management.
o Facilitate the development and maintenance of an audit risk universe specific to enterprise risks and operating areas.
o Identify key risks for the various business units.
o Assist in the development of an annual audit plan that addresses these risks.
o Maintain current knowledge of matters impacting the industry and the Company.---------------------------------------------
BASIC CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Four (4) year degree in business, accounting or other applicable field.
Two (2) or more years of relevant audit work experience
Demonstrated project management experience.
Ability to travel (will range from 25% to 50%, dependent upon assignments and business demand. Some travel may be international).PREFERRED CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
Internal and external auditing experience.
Financial services and insurance industry experience.
Advanced degree, such as an MBA.* CPA and other applicable certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, PMP, FLMI, CLU, etc.).
Ability to reason logically, analyze and evaluate data and information, and draw appropriate conclusions.
Ability to apply auditing protocols.
Ability to assess and determine risk impacts.
Excellent oral communication and writing skills and demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Demonstrated functional accounting or auditing knowledge and technical skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to the Job Description for the qualifications.