SOX Auditor

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

The SOX auditor will assist in delivering the annual SOX project by participating in Walkthroughs and performing Test of Design & Test of Operational effectiveness testing. The role will involve collaborating with a variety of stakeholders across the business such as Finance, Claims, Operations, Reserving and Risk Funding. This role will report into the SOX manager.

• Perform testing of SOX controls to assess internal controls over financial reporting and other financial aspects of the Company.
• Perform walkthrough of SOX controls in order to understand AXIS control environment and identify opportunities to enhance SOX controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the SOX compliance program, leveraging technology and automation where possible.
• Perform internal audits and risk and controls advisory projects by effectively assessing the risk area, determining extent of testing, conducting thorough fieldwork, preparing work papers in accordance with departmental and IIA standards, identifying and documenting findings, related exposures, business risk/implications and areas of potential operational improvements.
• Provide controls advisory services for business processes and supporting systems.

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

• knowledge of SOX compliance requirements and experience with SOX is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate high integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be a self-starter
• Have the ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in written correspondence/reports
• Interact effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings, one-on-one or in groups
• Ability to assimilate, analyze, and summarize information in order to come to a conclusion
• Able to organize and prioritize daily work
• Ability to influence individuals and groups with structured, non-confrontational argument
• An attention to detail

• Financial Services experience
• CPA / CIA or other professional designation.
• Use of auditing software such as Riskonnect / Teammate

In this role, you will typically be required to:

Be in the office 3 days per week

Travel possible one or two times a year

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $100,000 to $125,000 (NY). Your salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including your specific experience and work location.

In addition, you will be offered competitive target incentive compensation, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, you will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

Where this role is based in the United States of America, this role is Exempt for FLSA purposes.