Audit Manager- IT at Americo Financial Life and Annuity in Kansas City, MO

Job description

• The position is assigned to assist in administering Americo’s governance, risk and compliance initiatives through execution of the annual audit plan specifically targeting Information technology frameworks and compliance. This will encompass: building relationships and gathering data to identify and evaluate the control environment, reducing risk and loss exposure, validating the maintenance of compliance with laws, regulations, financial accounting standards, policies and procedures. The associate will also note any operating efficiencies noted during the audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audits across the organization (and potentially with IPFS), including planning, executing, and reporting, including on audit deficiencies.
• Assist in developing and implementing the comprehensive IT audit plan and strategies.
• Collaborate with other departments, associates, and fellow team members
• Manage audit team members assigned to your scope of work by proving guidance and support to ensure high-quality audit work
• Continue research to stay abreast of control frameworks and compliance requirements. Assist leadership in exploring best practices and enhanced audit methodologies.
• Prepare reports and deliver results to senior management and executive leadership
• Provide support to the external auditors. Conduct specific audit procedures at the direction of the external audit firm, and prepare working papers and other supporting documentation for their standards for business processes, account balances, and financial statement line items.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of IT audit, information security, risk, or compliance experience
• Knowledge of commonly used risks and controls in a business environment, including IT control frameworks, IT compliance, internal controls, and accounting practices/statements
• Insurance industry as well as regulatory knowledge and Understanding of Accounting principles
• Risk Management & Governance concepts, practices and procedures including internal controls
• Data management & analysis – Understanding of common data gathering tools/techniques, and have experience on what to look for in data analysis.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) – Should be able to build relationships with other groups within the Company, and within the team to achieve goals. She/he should also be able to document conclusions in a written format, and to deliver orally to business line leaders to gain their support.
• Prioritization - Able to select and focus on the most important issues and balance multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities. Should be a self-starter, and know if she/he needs to ask for clarification or additional guidance.
• Leadership – Ability to guide others working for her/him, explaining the purpose, and explain the rationale so that they are able to complete their tasks. Review their work, and ensure it meets department and Global Audit Standards. Also, the ability to explain conclusions to the Executive Leadership and potentially the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Time management skills – able to set realistic goals, as well as work through unforeseen obstacles and circumstances to meet deadlines.
• Well organized, detail oriented, efficient and able to work independently and think critically
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Highly proficient user of database/spreadsheet and desktop processing applications
• Ability to set achievable and realistic goals as well as able to work around unforeseen obstacles and circumstances
• Ability to select and focus on the most important issues and balance multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Experience managing or leading others
• Certification such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, or CPA
• Four-year College Degree

Skills

Required

• Prioritization
• Leadership
• Time management
• IT control frameworks
• IT compliance
• Internal controls
• Accounting practices/statements
• Data management & analysis

Benefits

• Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.
• We prepare you for success with a comprehensive, paid training program. Additionally, our Talent Development team creates various development opportunities for associates at every stage of their careers.
• We value work-life balance with our generous paid time off; you begin accruing hours every month, and they increase with tenure. All new hires earn over three weeks of paid time off annually, plus 11 paid company holidays! We also support new mothers with a maternity leave program, along with paid STD and LTD.
• We commit to your health and well-being and are proud to offer comprehensive health and life insurance options, including FSA or HSA accounts and subsidies to support your health and fitness goals through vendor partnerships at The Y, Orange Theory, WW, and more.
• Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.
• We support several local organizations, such as Ronald McDonald House, Hope Lodge, the American Red Cross, Harvesters, and many more. Our associates volunteer their time and donate money alongside the company to make a difference in our community.
• Americo participates in the Kansas City Corporate Challenge, a great way to connect with coworkers. Additionally, we host events like a Royals Party at the K, a legendary Holiday Party, and in-office events with local vendors to allow associates to step away from work and enjoy each other’s company.
• Our newly renovated offices are conveniently located in downtown Kansas City, within walking distance of your favorite restaurants and attractions. Plus, you’ll receive complimentary paid parking near our Americo offices – downtown parking is a premium, but we’ve got you covered.