Mutual of Omaha - Financial/Operational Internal Auditor,
Financial/Operational Senior Internal Auditor
Description
This job posting is reflective of the Senior Financial/Operational Auditor essential functions, qualifications, and physical requirements. The Senior Financial/Operational Auditor, Financial/Operational Auditor and Associate Financial/Operational Auditor levels have variable essential functions, qualifications and physical requirements. Competency and skill set will determine level of placement within the posted job
family.
This position is designed to be the lead professional auditor in conducting more complex financial, operational and procedural audits of the Companies' operations to contribute to the achievement of the Companies' business objectives regarding efficiency and effectiveness of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and safeguarding of assets.
Essential Job Functions:
Perform individual audit activities to ensure quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Perform complex financial and operational audits, confidential special projects, on-site field audits
and support fraud investigations.
Develop and demonstrate visionary skills in the performance of assigned audit activities.
Provide assistance to regulators and external auditors.
Enhance professional/business relationships and the communication and transparency of Internal Audit
activities and results.
Develop audit recommendations that are relevant, complete, and accurate for complex audit assignments.
Effectively communicate audit results by preparing accurate, clear, concise, constructive, complete and
timely audit reports.
Enhance business acumen and professional skills.
Apply skills, including audit software capabilities, to the performance of key job responsibilities.
Assist in training and development of other staff auditors.
Exhibit engagement and accountability.
Exhibit professionalism and commitment to the IIA professional standards and code of ethics.
Exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to Mutual of Omaha's corporate values, human resource
principles and business conduct policies.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related studies required
Extensive experience in accounting and auditing and a general background in information systems and
technology
Proficiency with Windows based microcomputer word processing and spreadsheet software
Seasoned knowledge of administrative/financial systems and related control requirements
Sound judgment, inquisitiveness, and strong analytical ability, and strong written and verbal
communication skills
Seasoned knowledge of auditing techniques, accounting principles, insurance operations, regulation and
information technology fundamentals (2+ years for Auditor level and 5+ years for Senior Auditor level)
Excellent project management skills and ability to work independently on multiple projects and to be
flexible with project assignments
Ability to independently analyze information and determine significant audit issues
Ensure project risk assessments are complete and accurate and align with the ERM risk assessment.
Act with a senses of urgency in completing work and meeting deadlines.
Perform high quality, accurate and timely work for regulators and external auditors
Perform timely follow up of audit recommendations
Perform financial reporting compliance efforts and ongoing testing in a timely and effective manner
Experience working in the financial services industry (2+ years for Auditor level and 5+ years for
Senior Auditor level) preferred
Able to travel 5 - 10% of the work period
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using Audit Command Language (ACL) software and other data analytics software.
Knowledge of Companies' operations, financial processes and business units. Knowledge of major products
and services offered by the Companies, and the respective distribution channels
Working knowledge of NAIC Model Audit Rule/SOX
CIA, CPA, or CISA certification
Familiarity with IT audit concepts
Insurance industry designation (FLMI, AHIP, etc.)
Knowledge of enterprise risk management fundamentals
Physical Requirements:
Key-boarding/Writing/Pinching (working primarily with fingers) 1-33% of the time
Handling (working primarily with hands such as grasping, turning, sorting) 1-33% of the time
Sitting > 66% of the time
Standing/Walking 1-33% of the time
Talking (required use of voice) 34-66% of the time
Near Vision - Visual Acuity at 20 inches or less > 66% of the time
Hearing 34-66% of the time
Travel 1-33% of the time
Mutual of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer