Advanced Associate Internal Audit & SOX

Company: Athene
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.
Purpose:
Provides independent audit assurance through delivery of assigned audit reviews as to the adequacy, effectiveness and sustainability of the risk, control and governance frameworks.
Accountabilities:

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  Assists in the development of appropriate audit and SOX work programs and execution of those work programs.
  
  
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  Produces high quality working papers and audit files to support the findings of assigned SOX and operational audits.
  
  
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  Applies audit methodology and standards to all audits.
  
  
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  Participates in US and international reviews as required.
  
  
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  Produces timely high quality audit issues, findings and reports.
  
  
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  Works with management within Business Unit being audited in regards to the planning and delivery of the specific assignments.
  
  
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  Assists in the delivery of audit findings to all levels of management.
  
  
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  Assist in the preparation of scoping and risk assessment for the annual SOX/MAR programs and certifications.
  
  
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  Participate in direct assist audit work for external auditors.
  
  
  Qualifications and Experience:
  
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    Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    
    
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    4+ years of professional experience, with audit experience preferred but not required.
    
    
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    Experience with ServiceNow GRC and/or Archer preferred.
    
    
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    CPA, CIA, and/or CISA designations preferred.
    
    
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    Effective communication skills.
    
    
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    Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    
    
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    Self-motivated to learn and take on challenges.
    
    
    Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/about/usa-careers) .
    Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/our-veterans) .
    Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
    We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

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