Auditor

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated • Chesterfield, MO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as a team member on a global scale working on a variety of exciting, challenging and technical operational and financial audits in areas such as Investments and other corporate functions that are more complex in nature, both domestically and internationally, all under the supervision of more senior colleagues. Assists and provides insight on design, development and performance of risk-based audit procedures, and reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of internal control processes. Participates in the execution of various compliance audits to ensure conformance with regulations in various jurisdictions. Establishes strong partnerships with key stakeholders and actively promotes the Global Audit brand. Collaborates with audit team to ensure successful audit completion. Drafts work papers and audit reports documenting work performed and results, identifying required improvements and developing practical recommendations with management. Monitors and validates remediation of identified issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Accounting/Finance or equivalent combination of related work experience and education required
• 2+ Years experience in internal or external audit, accounting, finance, actuarial, operational or related positions required
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills (fluent in English).
• Ability to liaise with personnel across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
• Sound investigative and problem solving skills.
• Advanced analytical skills - data and processes, internal control and corporate governance frameworks.
• Ability to document audit work and findings etc. in a clear, concise manner with few basic corrections.
• Solid Word and Excel skills.
• Aptitude for auditing complex procedures in a financial services environment.
• Ability and willingness to share and impart knowledge.
• Good interpersonal / relationship skills; confident but tactful communicator; good self-awareness.
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects, balancing priorities and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed of status.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an internal or external auditor in the life insurance / reinsurance sectors.
• Experience reviewing business operational processes, information systems, data flows, and/or general IT controls.
• Experience of analyzing data and processes, internal control and corporate governance frameworks.
• Progress towards CPA/ CIA /CFA or other certifications or advance degree Required
• Relevant accounting/auditing qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIA) and/or ACII or other industry qualifications.
• Prior experience of using audit /Enterprise Risk Management/ governance applications such as Optro (AuditBoard), , PeopleSoft, ACL, SQL and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use data analytics to risk assess large amounts of information and focus audit scope and related procedures
• Report writing in the English language.
• Ability to utilize AI-enabled productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to enhance efficiency, analysis, and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews operational and business risk, functions and activities, and evaluates client controls in order to determine and recommend nature, scope, and direction of proposed audits.
• Helps design audit procedures to execute the annual audit plan, to assess controls and meet audit objectives.
• Undertakes special audit projects and advisory and consulting services in conjunction with colleagues.
• Coordinates effectively with others to complete assignments; self-review work for completeness, and submits self-evaluations for supervisory review upon completion.
• Maintains positive professional relationships with stakeholders, including Global Audit colleagues at all levels, business management, external auditors, RGA’s external clients and other business associates.
• Assists with the drafting of reports and work papers, including succinct summaries of audit objectives, scope, findings, conclusions and management actions.
• Conducts oral and written presentations to all levels of management, as appropriate, during and upon the completion of audits.
• Ensures all audit outputs are prepared within established deadlines.
• Contributes suggestions for enhancing audit procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and engages with internal departmental development initiatives.
• Assists with monitoring and assessing corrective actions taken by management, with maintaining the issue management tool, and the communication of status to various stakeholders.
• Maintains continued professional education requirements and regular and predictable attendance.
• Demonstrates flexibility, perseverance, innovative thinking, teamwork and other positive attributes at all times.

Benefits

• annual bonus plan
• long-term equity incentive plan
• full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level