Internal Controls Analyst (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Internal Controls Analyst supports day-to-day execution of Transamerica’s first-line Business Controls program. The role tests controls to assess whether they are appropriately designed and operating to achieve regulatory and risk management objectives, supporting both SOX and operationally focused reviews. The analyst also supports external audits by collecting and reviewing requested evidence and helps design or enhance controls in response to actual and conceptual risks. The position involves working with internal stakeholders and external auditors to assess processes and controls, track and resolve deficiencies, and communicate testing progress and findings. The role also documents process flows and supports special projects and initiatives. This is a hybrid position, with in-office work on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

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, including through the equivalent education/experience pathway.
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 foundational elements and methodologies needed to support an internal control framework.

Responsibilities

Perform testing for the first-line control evaluation program and Transamerica SOX program.
Facilitate external audits, such as SOC audits, by pulling populations and supporting evidence and answering auditor questions.
Support process reviews to identify risks, controls, control gaps, and control enhancement opportunities.
Evaluate internal control design and support development of improvement recommendations.
Help identify control gaps and opportunities for enhancement in response to actual and conceptual risks.
Partner with external auditors, as appropriate, to plan and implement control-environment assessments, coordinate process walkthroughs, and share potential issues promptly for resolution.
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and keep stakeholders informed of testing progress and findings.
Track control deficiencies and validate and close control issues.
Conduct control walkthroughs and help identify and understand applicable risks and related controls as part of risk assessment programs.
Provide support for special projects and initiatives.
Document process flows with a focus on internal controls.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Annual bonus for eligible employees, based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the Company’s discretion.
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.
Holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of a birth or child placement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee assistance program.
Back-up care program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee resource groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee recognition program.
Referral bonus programs.