As a Senior Auditor, you will be responsible for leading and executing internal audits, assessing the effectiveness of the organizations internal controls, ensuring compliance with internal policies in support of AAA Life’s business objectives, and leading other auditors in this regard. This role involves planning and conducting complex audits, preparing detailed audit reports, and providing recommendations to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.

Core Competencies

Audit Planning and Execution:

• Lead and execute complex internal audits, which includes conducting comprehensive evaluations of the design and effectiveness of internal controls across the operational, financial, and basic technology areas and asses the overall efficiency of organizational process.
• Leverage data analytics software to conduct in-depth data analysis, identifying significant trends, patterns, and anomalies that inform strategic decision-making and enhance operational insights.
• Conduct independent analysis to identify risks, control weaknesses, and operational inefficiencies, driving strategic recommendations for improvement.
• Articulate audit findings and recommendations to management, ensuring clarity and driving actionable outcomes to strengthen the organization.
• Perform with a high level of initiative, independence, and autonomy.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare fully documented work papers, in accordance with Department and professional standards, to outline audit procedures performed, support results and conclusions, and clearly articulate findings and recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive, fact-based written audit reports with evaluations of areas reviewed and summarized objectives, scope, findings, and recommendations to management for improvement. Uses data visualization to support results where appropriate.

Risk Assessment and Management:

• Perform risk assessment processes to determine audit scope for projects. Identify and assess potential risks within various business processes and operational areas.
• Provide consultation to business units and project managers on risks, internal controls, and process dependencies within the organization.

Team Leadership:

• Assign, review, and evaluate the work of other auditors.
• Coach and mentor less experienced auditors on audit procedures, work quality, and productivity.

Continuous Improvement & Relationship Management:

• Propose and implement process improvements to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
• Bring forward current industry trends and best practices in internal auditing with recommendations on how to implement.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective audit execution and communication.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Internal Audit, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience minimum (i.e., internal audit, external audit, accounting, financial analyst, or related business experience).
• 5+ years of experience minimum with automated audit management software, proficiency with data analytics software, and knowledge of Microsoft PowerBI is required. Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Required professional certification, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Demonstrated strengths in project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.