Maurice Brown, CIA

Experience

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  Allied World Assurance Company

  Mar 2007 - Dec 2011

  Internal Auditor/SOX Professional

  SOX AuditorServed as a SOX Auditor conducting SOX reviews resulting in improved internal controls, operating effectiveness and efficiencies. Assisted with testing 404 and 302 SOX controls within the US operations.Key Responsibilities:● Conducted SOX audits of business processes for international and domestic Allied World branches● Conducted user access reviews to verify only legitimate users had the appropriate access to applications or infrastructure.

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  QBE the Americas

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2013

  Management Senior Auditor

  Senior AuditorServed as Auditor in Charge within the Management Audit Department performing control environment reviews of the Managing General Agency (“MGA”) and Third-Party Administrators (TPA’s). I was responsible for the following: planning, fieldwork, research, supervision and review, engagement wrap-up, and issuing reports to key stakeholders. Key Responsibilities:● Ensured MGA’s and TPA’s adhered to contract Key Performance Indicators● Coordinated and led engagement meetings with cross-functional audit teams, which included underwriting, claims, compliance, and Information Technology● Performed data analysis to identify anomalies or issues in the testing of controls● Tested and documented the control environment overview related to underwriting, compliance, claims, accounting/operations and general Information Technology controls● Oversaw all work performed by the Multi-Discipline Audit team to verify compliance with IAD’s policies and procedures, specifically for audit documentation and issue remediation standards Show less

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  Ironshore Insurance

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

  Senior Internal Auditor

  Responsible for completing Underwriting, Operational and financial audits in US and international jurisdictions. As the Auditor in Charge, I Conducted all phases of the audit process including audit planning, Risk Assessment, developing audit programs, performing audit tests, developing audit reports, and communicating results and recommendations to senior management. Key Responsibilities:● Responsible for implementation of the GRC audit software for the Global Audit function● Developed the GRC user guide and successfully conducted trainings for the Global Internal Audit team● Reported directly to the Head of Internal Audit as the lead auditor on the US team● Oversaw quality assurance reviews of outsourced MGA and TPA audits for the Head of Internal Audit ● Responsible for quarterly audit follow-up of management action plans and preparing status reports presented to the audit committee● Executed added value audits and special projects with expertise in underwriting and claims reviews● Effectively drafted audit reports and communicated issues and practical recommendations to senior management● Performed data analysis using Excel and Access to identify trends and anomalies for most audits Show less

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  QBE North America

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Senior Internal Auditor

  Serving as Senior Auditor within the Group Internal Audit Department leading engagements from inception to completion including planning, fieldwork, research, supervision and review, engagement wrap-up, and issuing reports to key stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:● Oversaw all work performed by staff auditors to verify compliance with IA’s policies and procedures, specifically for audit documentation, root cause analysis and issue remediation standards● Divisional Champion of QBE’s Guest Auditor Program● Performed project assignments and ad hoc requests as directed, completing the activities within established timelines● Responsible for risk-based analytics of business finances and operations for group audits Show less

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  Sirius International

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  AVP, Assistant Manager

  As the AVP, Assistant Manager within the Group Internal Audit Department I was responsible for leading and completing co-sourced SOX audits of various business processes with a focus on Information Produced by the Entity (IPE).Key Responsibilities:● Effectively managed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance timely and prepared quality deliverables and coordinated with internal and co-sourced resources as required● Achieved Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for all material global platforms within 1 year for IPO● Liaised with External Auditors to ensure SOX testing and documentation adhered to PCAOB SOX guidance● Led global integrated ITGC audit to ensure user access and permissions controls were adequate and effective● Drafted, prepared, and submitted audit findings and presented them to senior management as well to the Global Head of Internal Audit Show less