Staff Auditor - Internal Controls

Security Benefit is searching for a Staff Auditor, Internal Controls, to join our Finance team. This position will work in our home office in Topeka, Kansas, our Overland Park, Kansas office, or Des Moines, Iowa office. Security Benefit associates are working in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

Who Are We?

Security Benefit fosters strong partnerships to provide insightful and customized retirement solutions for employers and individual investors nationwide. Through a broad advisor network and its nationally recognized money managers, Security Benefit provides mutual funds, annuities and retirement programs.

What Does the Job Look Like?

In Internal Controls you will work assist in the evaluation of the company's internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across the Company, collaborating with internal and external auditors to ensure that reporting and audits of the Company's internal controls and financial statements go smoothly. This position works with many areas of the organization and all levels of management. Depending on the auditor level, the Staff Auditor, Internal Controls, is responsible for planning, scheduling, and supervising assigned audit projects / special projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the assessment and review of the adequacy of control design and operating effectiveness

• Plan and conduct walkthroughs of processes on a routine basis and ensure documentation accurately reflects processes and supporting controls

• Work with process owners to ensure process and control documentation is continuously updated to reflect process changes

• Perform and document various control tests and analyses and conclusions in accordance with internal control programs

• Ensure work papers and other documentation are complete, appropriate, and in support of testing procedures conducted and planned

• Clearly and concisely communicate findings and recommendations to process owners.

• Provide consultation to management regarding the improvement of processes and controls

• Generate ideas, research, and evaluate risks related to business processes and technology and recommend improvements

• Participate in special projects at the direction of the Director, Internal Controls

Who Are You?

• Able to work independently and identify and set priorities to meet deadlines;

• Able to make decisions and communicate verbally and in written format effectively with all levels of management

• Have strong proven leadership, analytical, problem solving, critical thinking and organizational skills

• Prioritize learning and be willing to enhance education through self-directed education development

• Be a collaborative team player who possesses good interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate working knowledge of SOX, MAR, and ICFR accounting guidelines

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the COSO framework and accounting principles and practices

• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite, especially Excel

• Additional qualifications that you should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or related degree preferred

1-3 years of accounting, audit (either external or internal), or applicable business experience with financial and general controls, preferably insurance or financial services industry is a plus These are the qualifications for the Internal Auditor I. The position may be filled at a Level II or III depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

What Security Benefit Can Offer You:

Security Benefit offers a competitive salary and as a full-time employee you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Employees are eligible for an annual incentive bonus designed to reward for performance.

• 33 days of paid time off for PTO, paid holidays, days of Significance, and a Volunteer Day

• Paid parental leave eligible after one year of service

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401k with company match

• Profit Sharing & Savings Plan

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

• Educational Assistance

• Associate Assistance Programs

• Career growth and more!

Consider joining our progressive team in our nationally recognized company. Visit the career section of our website at www.securitybenefit.com/careers to apply and submit your resume. EOE

Other details

• Job Family Security Benefit

• Pay Type Salary

• Travel Required Yes

• Required Education Bachelor's Degree

• Job Start Date Monday, June 3, 2024

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• 1 SW Security Benefit Pl, Topeka, KS 66606, USA
• 10975 Grandview Dr, Overland Park, KS 66210, USA