Senior Auditor, Governance, Risk & Compliance

Americo Financial Life and Annuity; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Americo Financial Life and Annuity in Kansas City is seeking an Audit Associate to help administer governance, risk and compliance initiatives through the annual audit plan. You will build relationships, gather data, and evaluate the control environment to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role involves performing audits, examining internal controls, preparing reports, supporting external auditors, and collaborating with management.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of auditing or accounting experience.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Insurance industry knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• Understanding of risk management and internal controls.
• Strong accounting principles understanding.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and independent with critical thinking.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Proficiency with database/spreadsheet and desktop apps.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Evaluate adequacy of internal controls.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and audit results.
• Build relationships with management and team members.
• Conduct enterprise and department risk assessments.
• Perform data gathering and analysis using audit methodologies.
• Support external auditors with procedures and work papers.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Audit experience

Auditing concepts

Insurance regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Accounting principles

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Database/Spreadsheet software

Job description

Americo Financial Life and Annuity in Kansas City is seeking an Audit Associate to help administer governance, risk and compliance initiatives through the annual audit plan. You will build relationships, gather data, and evaluate the control environment to reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

This role involves performing audits, examining internal controls, preparing reports, supporting external auditors, and collaborating with management.