Audit Analyst - Financial Control Risk

Venerable; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Venerable is seeking an Auditor to assist in planning and executing audits, ensuring internal controls are effective and compliant with standards. You will perform testing of controls, document results, and support conclusions with thorough work papers.

The role emphasizes communication with management, collaboration with audit teams, and staying current with evolving regulatory requirements and technology trends.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including documenting work and conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and execution of audits, including developing audit programs.
• Perform testing of key controls and prepare work papers to support conclusions.
• Communicate audit test results to management and propose recommendations.
• Maintain proficiency in current auditing standards and technology trends.
• Build relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction and effective teamwork.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, risk management, or related field

Job description

The Auditor will assist team members in the planning and execution of audits for Venerable to ensure controls are in place to avoid losses and meet regulatory requirements. The Auditor will perform testing of the system of internal controls, test compliance with established policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency.Principle Responsibilities:Assist with the planning and execution of audits including:Conducting audit planning activities and preparing or revising audit programs to accomplish audit objectivesPerforming audit procedures and preparing work papers which record and summarize audit data and adequately support conclusionsEnsuring accurate and complete testing of key controls are performed in accordance with established standardsExercising judgment in documenting audit results, analyzing results and testing conclusionsWorking with supervisor to communicate audit test results to management verbally and through audit recommendationsPerforming special projects/assignments at the direction of Audit ManagementCommunicating audit concerns to supervisor to assist in ensuring the client’s efforts to address high risk issues are resolvedMaintaining proficiency in current audit/investigative standards and procedures and keeping abreast of technology trends.Developing strong working relationships with clients to ensure a high degree of client satisfactionDeveloping effective teamwork skillsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, risk management, or a related fieldExperience in financial controls, internal controls, risk management, accounting, external audit, and/or the financial services industry strongly preferredBasic knowledge of internal control concepts, financial reporting risks, business processes, and control testing practicesBasic knowledge of US GAAP and statutory accounting principles; knowledge of insurance accounting or financial services preferredAbility to understand and document end-to-end processes, key risks, controls, systems, and data flowsStrong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly document work performed and conclusions reachedAbility to build effective working relationships and collaborate with business partners and other stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple assignments, prioritize work, and meet established deadlinesAbility to work independently with limited instruction while recognizing when to seek guidanceProactively identifies and escalates issues as they ariseAdaptable and open to new ideas, technology, and process changesDemonstrates attention to detail, sound judgment, and a commitment to qualityCurious and committed to continuous learning, professional development, and process improvementVenerable Values:Every position at Venerable has responsibility for living out the company's values as described here:We are Courageous - We think critically, ask \"why?\" and seek out creative solutions.We are Curious - We take calculated risks, learn from out failures, and challenge traditional ways of thinking.We are Connected - We are connected to each other, our customers and our community.Please note: The use of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or similar platforms) during interviews is not permitted without the prior approval of Venerable, as the use of such tools may interfere with company confidentiality, misrepresent a candidate’s skills and experience or otherwise conflict with Venerable’s hiring policies. If you are selected for an interview and a reasonable accommodation is needed, please notify the Venerable Human Resources recruiter aligned to the open position in which you are interviewing for.If Venerable, in its sole discretion, determines that AI is being used during an interview without prior approval, Venerable reserves the right to end the interview early and/or disqualify a candidate.