Sr Systems Auditor

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, ESG initiatives and IDE journey.

Our Internal Audit team is currently seeking a hybrid Senior Systems Auditor in our Worcester, MA location. This is a full time, exempt role.

POSITION OVERVIEW: The senior systems auditor is responsible for leading system audits and ad hoc projects throughout the Company. This position is also responsible for performing audits in conjunction with the Company’s external audit firm.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Independently plan, design, perform and lead all aspects of audits following departmental standards and procedures, including setting objectives, defining scope, designing tests and managing resources.
• Assess the Company’s control environment through identification of automation opportunities, improve automation potential, and recommending emerging technology solutions such as machine learning, robotic process automation and business intelligence solutions, including the utilization of data management and analytics and digital solutions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management to ensure full understanding of objectives, risks, controls, and observations.
• Direct and lead audits, supervise junior team members and perform a first review of work papers.
• Perform risk assessments, including identification, evaluation, and documentation of business risks and system controls.
• Assess the adequacy of proposed controls for new systems.
• Analyze audit evidence to provide management with an evaluation of the adequacy of system controls and make recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear and concise draft audit reports and other communications.
• Complete ad hoc projects as requested by management.
• Assist management in supervising audit teams on larger audits.
• Assist management with staff assessments.
• Mentor and contribute to professional development of team members.

Key Measures of Success:

• Timely completion of all assigned audit work in the annual internal audit plan as well as assigned project work.
• Quality of audits.
• Effectively supervise junior staff and interns.
• Effectively support Internal Audit management.
• Value added recommendations.
• Effective oral and written communications with management.

WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY:

• Minimum of 5 years of internal auditing experience, with at least 3 years in IT systems auditing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in areas of MIS/Computer Science or Accounting/Finance.
• Certification in IT-related field (e.g. CISA or CRISC or CISM or CISSP).
• At least one-year experience in supervising and training staff.
• At least two years of experience in auditing or managing/supporting Windows, Linux, and/or SQL environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently and perform research using a variety of technical and manual tools.
• Strong analytic skills and an inquisitive personality.
• Ability to interact and coordinate with all levels of management.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 5%.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT: It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop.

BENEFITS: We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401K with a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO.
• Company paid holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE.
• On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only).

EEO statement: The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.