Manager, Internal Audit
F&G
Job Level
Entry Level
About the role
- Partner with leaders and stakeholders to provide internal audit, advisory, risk, and control expertise
- Lead operational internal audits to identify and assess risks, evaluate control design, and determine operating effectiveness of controls
- Plan, assign, and supervise the work of the audit team (includes both internal audits and limited Sarbanes Oxley Act/Model Audit Rule internal control testing)
- Develop deep understanding of business area financial and operational processes, including the relevant risks and controls
- Communicate openly with Internal Audit Leadership and Senior Leadership about potential areas of risk and recommend appropriate next steps
- Provide support to Senior Leadership over advanced risk and control topics
- Direct tactical execution of the audit process including planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing, and reporting
- Provide advanced expertise in auditing methodologies, standards and requirements
- Collaborate with the broader Financial Controls team to recommend and implement efficiencies and improve processes
- Monitor day-to-day quality of deliverables and ensure high-quality documentation of work performed
- Perform advanced specialized and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines
- Oversee staff development including training/development, prioritizing workflow, and motivation/engagement of employees
- Represent the audit function in corporate initiatives and committees
- Ensure compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Company policies and procedures
- Remain current on auditing, accounting, and regulatory trends and apply new rules as they are issued
- Report directly to the AVP, Internal Audit and lead a team of Auditors
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required with preference in Accounting / Finance
- Minimum 7 years experience of progressive audit or internal controls experience, or combination of experience with a professional designation (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.) considered
- 2+ years of experience leading or managing a team preferred
- Insurance industry experience preferred
- Professional designation in related field preferred (CPA, CFA, CIA, CISA, etc.)
- Advanced understanding of auditing and/or Sarbanes/Oxley (SOX) and NAIC Model Audit Rule (MAR)
- Comprehensive knowledge of auditing methodologies and procedures with a strong foundation in risk and controls and ability to apply concepts to any process
- Demonstrates professional and personal standards, unquestioned integrity, maintain confidentiality, and business ethics
- Strong business acumen with ability to translate risk concepts into practical application giving due consideration to business context and prudent management principles
- Ability to assimilate information quickly and identify risk for further analysis; proactive in communicating new/emerging risks encountered to Internal Audit leadership
- Demonstrates high degree of responsibility in balancing multiple commitments and meeting deadlines
- Demonstrates leadership through acceptance of responsibility for driving specific, defined strategic initiatives
- Strong management/leadership skills in addition to effective team building, coaching, and team development skills and persuasion skills
- Ability to apply audit standards through practical application and proactive research of business best practices
- Ability to interact with various levels of management
- Process improvement mindset
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills and courage to challenge existing processes
- Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative and handle multiple complex tasks and prioritize in fast paced environment
- Self-directed individual who works well with teams
- Ability to travel up to 10%, if not located in Des Moines
- Regular and punctual attendance
- Perform other functions, duties and projects as assigned
