Audit Manager, Senior - IT

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus program

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Americo Financial Life and Annuity in Kansas City, MO, seeks an IT audit professional to strengthen governance, risk and compliance through execution of the annual IT audit plan focused on IT frameworks and controls. The role builds relationships, gathers data, evaluates the control environment, and identifies efficiencies and potential loss exposure.

Responsibilities include planning, executing, and reporting IT audits, collaborating with departments, guiding audit team members, and supporting

Qualifications

• 5+ years IT audit, information security, risk or compliance experience
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks, IT compliance and internal controls
• Insurance industry knowledge and regulatory awareness
• Risk management and governance concepts and procedures
• Data management and analysis capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to present to leaders

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage IT audits across the organization, planning, executing, and reporting on deficiencies
• Assist in developing and implementing the IT audit plan and strategies
• Collaborate with other departments and team members
• Manage audit team members assigned to scope, providing guidance
• Stay updated on control frameworks and compliance requirements; identify best practices
• Prepare reports and deliver results to senior management and executive leadership
• Support external auditors with testing and documentation

Skills

IT audit

Information security

Risk management

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISA CIA CISSP CPA

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.

Key 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

Experience and Qualifications

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

Education

Four-year College Degree

About Us

Americo: We’re in this for life!

The roots of the Americo family of companies date back more than 100 years. Americo is a life insurance and annuity company providing innovative products to our customers. At Americo, it’s the people who make things work, so we hope you join us!

What you’ll love about working at Americo:

Compensation: Our competitive pay and robust bonus program, offered to all associates, will make you feel valued.

Learning and development: 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.

Work-life balance: 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.

Health and well-being: 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.

Future planning: Americo offers a 401(k) with a company match. We also have tuition reimbursement programs to further your education.

Giving back: 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.

The fun stuff: 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.

Bustling environment: 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.