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Athene Manager, Internal Audit & SOX in West Des Moines, Iowa
We are Athene. At Athene, we are driven to do more. We are a leading retirement services company that issues, reinsures and acquires retirement savings products designed for the increasing number of individuals and institutions seeking to fund retirement needs. We see every day as a new opportunity to measure ourselves against the best - and then we don't stop until we've set the bar even higher. We're ready to help you achieve more.
Purpose:
Leads a team responsible for assessing, developing, and performing Internal Audit and SOX functions – emphasis on Internal Audit— to provide independent assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and sustainability of the risk, control, and governance frameworks.
Accountabilities:
Assist in developing the Company’s Audit & SOX risk assessments and annual plan.
Manage, develop, and produce high quality, timely deliverables (e.g., working papers, audit reports) to support the findings of assigned audits.
Assist in the delivery of audit results to all levels of management, external auditors, and regulators.
Establish and foster relationships across all levels of management, business units, and external auditors.
Advise business areas on the risk and control frameworks and supporting documentation within the Company’s processes.
Drive and apply audit methodology and standards to all audits assigned.
Assist in US and international reviews as required.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of relevant audit & industry experience. Public accounting audit experience preferred.
2+ years of people leadership experience.
CPA or CIA designations required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Archer preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Self-motivated, adaptive, takes on challenges, and exercises judgment.
Drive. Discipline. Confidence. Focus. Commitment. Learn more about working at Athene (https://www.athene.com/about/usa-careers) .
Athene is a Military Friendly Employer! Learn more about how we support our Veterans (https://www.athene.com/our-veterans) .
Athene celebrates diversity, is committed to inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create a diverse, inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.