Internal Controls Analyst (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Internal Controls Analyst supports the day-to-day execution of Transamerica’s Business Controls program within the first line of defense. The role tests controls to determine whether they are designed and operating to meet the company’s regulatory and risk management objectives, supporting both SOX and operationally focused reviews. The analyst also supports external auditors by collecting and reviewing evidence and assists with designing and enhancing controls in response to actual and conceptual risk events. The position is hybrid, with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The stated annual salary range is $48,000–$60,000. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus at the company’s discretion, based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a relevant field, or equivalent education and experience.
- One year of experience in internal controls, audit, or risk management, or equivalent education/experience as described in the posting.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to document and verbally communicate business processes clearly and concisely, including assessing control design and operating effectiveness.
- Communication skills to educate others and raise awareness of the foundational elements and methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing in support of the first line of defense control evaluation program and Transamerica SOX program.
- Facilitate external audits, such as SOC audits, by pulling populations and support and answering external auditors’ questions.
- Support process reviews to identify risks, controls, control gaps, and opportunities to enhance controls.
- Evaluate internal control design and support the development of improvement recommendations.
- Help identify control gaps and opportunities for control enhancement in response to actual and conceptual risks.
- Partner and liaise with external auditors, as appropriate, to plan and implement control-environment assessments, coordinate process walkthrough timing and execution, and share potential issues promptly for resolution.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships, keeping stakeholders informed of testing progress and findings.
- Track control deficiencies and validate and close control issues.
- Conduct control walkthroughs and help identify and understand the impacts of applicable risks and related controls as part of risk assessment programs.
- Provide support for special projects and initiatives.
- Document process flows, focusing on internal controls.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Annual bonus for eligible employees
- Pension plan
- 401(k) match
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Disability insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee discounts
- Career training and development opportunities
- Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service
- Ten paid holidays per year
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars
- Paid parental leave of fifteen days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for volunteer hours
- Employee matching gifts program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and diversity programs
- Employee recognition program
- Referral bonus programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
