What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Securian Financial Group?
Audit Senior Analyst
The Audit team at Securian Financial uses a collaborative approach to ensure the enterprise has effective controls over financial reporting, compliance, operations and information technology. This provides management with a valuable tool to achieve their respective tasks and goals.
With assistance and guidance from audit management, audit associates perform audits of business processes. These audits independently conclude on the adequacy of controls and result in control improvements where necessary. Auditors also perform consulting projects for our internal clients. Our goal is for each audit associate to develop strong knowledge and relationships in order to become a trusted advisor and consultant to our internal clients.
Responsibilities:
- Consult with internal clients to improve business processes and controls
- Perform internal audit services for Securian's Market Segments, supporting operations and subsidiaries
- Operational audits with emphasis on internal controls
- Compliance reviews
- Reviews of Financial Reporting Control certifications performed by business areas (similar to Sarbanes-Oxley for public companies)
- Consulting and other special projects
Qualifications:
- 2 years Auditing experience, preferably in public accounting
- Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, assertiveness and tact to interact with all levels of associates
- Ability to identify and balance each client's needs and expectations
- Ability to leverage technology and data, examine complex processes and recommend improvements
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel - comfortable working with data from different sources and performing analyses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Audit experience using data analytics; Tableau preferred
- Holds (or pursuing) CPA or CIA designations
- Financial services industry experience
Securian Financial offers a hybrid work environment. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance, you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships.
We offer comprehensive benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including:
- Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you.
- Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
- Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company.
- Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Volunteer time: We know the importance of community.
- Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work.
