Analyst, Auditor I or II

American Fidelity•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid role requires the incumbent to currently reside in the Oklahoma City metro area. The primary function is to create and execute a defined risk assessment to guide the development of audit programs, process workflows, and test procedures for high risk, complex audits. The role involves assisting external auditors and state and federal examiners, and providing consultation services to managers on control and operational issues. The goal is to ensure the safeguarding of assets, economic and efficient use of Company resources, and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations. Additionally, the position will develop due diligence programs for potential acquisitions and analyze data to provide management input concerning acquisitions. This position serves AFA, AFC, and several Cameron Group affiliates. It includes supervising detailed assurance and consulting assignments, reviewing audit workpapers, and assisting colleagues in achieving departmental goals. Training colleagues to enhance the efficiency of the internal audit department is also a key responsibility. The role involves performing specialized and complex investigations as requested by management, including the use of data analytics to collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends. Preparing written audit reports and making oral presentations to communicate audit findings to operational and executive management, and reinforcing management’s understanding of audit recommendations as they relate to the Company’s operations and profitability, are crucial. At management request, performing detailed assurance and consulting assignments within the organization is also part of the role. Creating and maintaining solid relationships with various leaders of the Company is essential. The role also involves assisting external auditors and state/federal examiners as assigned by the departmental manager to enhance communications and maintain cost effectiveness for the company. Completing other special duties as directed by the department manager or director to ensure the completion of departmental goals is expected.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university required
Five years auditing experience
Ability to negotiate and handle conflict resolution
Proficiency with PC Windows-based software, including operating system, and word processing and spreadsheet applications
Experience with automated workpapers
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
General business experience and knowledge, a thorough understanding of risks and controls and the ability to apply such knowledge across a variety of business lines
Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions
Technical understanding, expertise, knowledge and skills for implementing and improving processes in both financial and operational areas
Basic skills in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to work effectively with limited supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivation, team player and positive attitude
Demonstrate integrity and ethics in handling confidential information

Nice To Haves

Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Auditor, or other relevant certification deemed acceptable by the VP, Director, Internal Audit

Responsibilities

Create and execute a defined risk assessment to guide in the development of audit programs, process workflows, and test procedures for high risk, complex audits.
Assist external auditors and state and federal examiners.
Provide consultation services to managers on control and operational issues to ensure safeguarding of assets, economic and efficient use of Company resources and compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
Develop due diligence programs for potential acquisitions and analyze the data to provide input to management concerning the acquisition.
Supervise detailed assurance and consulting assignments within the organization.
Review audit workpapers and assist others in the effective discharge of their responsibilities and achievement of organization and department goals.
Train colleagues to aid in the efficiency of the internal audit department.
Perform specialized and complex investigations as requested by management.
Use data analytics to collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends.
Prepare written audit reports and make oral presentations to communicate audit findings to operational and executive management and reinforce management’s understanding of audit recommendations as they relate to the Company’s operations and profitability.
At management request, perform detailed assurance and consulting assignments within the organization.
Create and maintain solid relationships with various leaders of the Company.
Prepare written audit reports, consulting memos and make oral presentations to communicate audit findings to operational and executive management and reinforce management’s understanding of audit.
Assist external auditors and state/ federal examiners as assigned by the departmental manager to enhance communications and maintain cost effectiveness for the company.
Complete other special duties as directed by department manager or director to ensure completion of departmental goals.