Manager, Internal Audit

Job Summary

The Manager Internal Audit partners with leaders and stakeholders across the organization to provide dedicated internal audit advisory risk and control expertise. This position will require building strong relationships to serve as a trusted advisor conducting assurance and advisory engagements that deliver audit recommendations to improve processes strengthen risk management and enhance controls across the Company. This position will have responsibility to lead operational internal audits to identify and assess risks evaluate control design and determine operating effectiveness of controls. This position plays a key role in preparing the business areas for internal audit processes and provides education and promotes the value of internal audit across the Company.

The Manager Internal Audit will report directly to the AVP Internal Audit and will lead a team of Auditors.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform and lead audit assurance and advisory engagements in the execution of the annual internal audit plan by planning assigning and supervising the work of 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 across the organization about potential areas of risk risk assessment and recommend appropriate next steps/considerations.
• Provide support to Senior Leadership over advanced risk and control topics
• Direct the successful tactical execution of the audit process including planning scheduling coordinating reviewing and reporting of the work of the audit team while ensuring high-quality documentation of work performed.
• Provide advanced expertise in auditing methodologies standards and requirements and ensure a complete understanding of all aspects of each audit engagement
• Effectively collaborate with the broader Financial Controls team to recommend and implement efficiencies and improve processes
• Monitor day-to-day quality of deliverables throughout audit engagements and other assigned work
• Perform advanced specialized and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines.
• Oversee staff development aspects including training/development prioritizing workflow and motivation/engagement of employees.
• Represent the audit function in complex corporate initiatives and committees providing value-added contributions to the areas served
• Develop and maintain strong business partner relationships through establishment as a content expert providing clear/concise feedback and promoting the value of internal audit services
• Ensure compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and Company policies and procedures.
• Remain current on auditing accounting and regulatory trends. Apply new rules as they are issued by the applicable guiding body.
• Perform other functions duties and projects related to Internal Audit services as assigned

Experience & Education Requirements

• Bachelors 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.)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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 to ensure the functions best expertise is applied
• Demonstrates high degree of responsibility in balancing multiple commitments handling competing priorities yet effectively meeting deadlines and commitments to stakeholders
• Demonstrates leadership through acceptance of responsibility for driving specific defined strategic initiatives at the direction of Internal Audit Leadership
• 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 must be proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate
• 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 ability to handle multiple complex tasks & prioritize in fast paced environment including those assigned to staff to meet critical deadlines
• Self-directed individual who works well with teams
• Embraces and demonstrates F&Gs cultural values

Other Requirements

• Perform other functions duties and projects as assigned
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to travel up to 10% if not located in Des Moines

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