What are the responsibilities and job description for the Audit Specialist position at American National?
American National is seeking an Audit Specialist to perform financial, operational, and compliance audits of business units, external agencies, and vendors, which includes understanding and documenting key processes and internal controls and conducting a risk assessment based on corporate goals and strategy. In this role you’ll enjoy a supportive team out of League City, TX; Springfield, MO; or Glenmont, NY.
What You'll Do
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
Hiring Practices
The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into their account. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
What You'll Do
- Performs financial, operational, and compliance audits of business units, external agencies, and vendors, which includes understanding and documenting key processes and internal controls and conducting a risk assessment based on corporate goals and strategy.
- Helps develop a risk-based audit program based on risk assessment that includes all audit procedures, schedules, and key milestones; executes the audit work program; and performs analytical, transactional, and control testing.
- Formulates observations and conclusions of management’s internal control based on audit procedures, prepares neat and organized work papers that support observations and conclusions, and conforms with professional standards.
- Supports the annual financial statement audit and the annual audit of internal control over financial reporting by completing transaction and/or control test work on behalf of the external auditor.
- Aids the company’s annual assessment of internal control over financial reporting by completing control test work and communicating results and deficiencies to management.
- Analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data, policies, and procedures to effectively perform audit work.
- Uses numerous systems, including accounting software, billing systems, policy administration systems, imaging systems, claim systems, and standard Microsoft products.
- Communicates (in writing and orally) with auditees, management, and peers.
- Performs data mining and data analysis techniques as required by audit procedures and to assist with the identification of potential fraud.
- Conducts interviews with all levels of auditees up to middle management and reads policies and procedures with the purpose of gaining an understanding of business processes and internal controls.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum quantity of acceptable credit hours in accounting or a related business field; or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with prior experience in an insurance-related field.
- Two to six years of relevant auditing or controls testing experience, a portion of which was obtained in a public accounting firm or insurance company, or equivalent experience to be able to function effectively.
- Working toward CPA or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
American National offers eligible employees and their families medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees also receive annually a bank of paid time off and paid holidays. We aspire to see people for what they bring to our corporate culture by supporting an inclusive work environment, including an emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, development opportunities, and a casual dress code.
American National is an established, stable, and successful multi-line insurance corporation that has provided financial strength and a sense of security to employees, customers and business partners since 1905. With focus on our organization’s values and cultural richness: Financial Strength, Integrity, Respect, Service and Teamwork (FIRST) and Agility, Collaboration, and Engagement (ACE) we continue to pursue our vision to be a leading provider of financial products and services for current and future generations.
Hiring Practices
The preceding job posting was designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this position or other opportunities at American National.
American National’s recruitment policies help us place individuals in a timely and efficient manner. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiting team. Candidates may check the status of their application(s) by logging into their account. Learn more about our company, by following us on social media: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram
American National is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected categories. American National is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
