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About this PositionThe AVP, Internal Audit reports to the VP, Internal Audit under the oversight of the EVP Chief Auditor. The AVP Internal Audit is responsible for assisting all aspects of operational and regulatory compliance internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) testing, and advisory projects in accordance with internal standards. The AVP Internal Audit is responsible for interpreting and reporting the results of audit work performed and identifying control weaknesses and making practical recommendations to business process owners. Proactively trains and develops auditors in the application of audit and risk assessment techniques and accounting principles. The AVP, Internal Audit prepares slides for assigned projects and reports findings at the quarterly risk committee meetings with executive management. The AVP, Internal Audit assists in preparing Audit Committee quarterly packages and assists the CAE in managing the department including recruiting and evaluating staff, scheduling projects, and assisting with the annual risk assessment and audit plan.
This role is hybrid: Tuesdays and Wednesdays on-site.
The salary range for this role is $140k - $150k.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship now or in the future.Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of assessments, internal audits and investigations, external auditor assistance, SOX testing and advisory services (projects) in accordance with internal standards and any government and regulatory statutes.

• Leads the execution of audits by overseeing the work of the project manager and staff, ensuring the audit work is properly documented and supported through review of the work papers in Teammate.
  • Manages internal audit projects to ensure that internal controls are adequate, and that policies and procedures are being adhered to throughout the company. Makes recommendations to improve internal controls and operations as needed.
  • Understands the importance of an integrated audit approach, while working with businesses in evaluating and strengthening their operational assessment program.
  • Understands and accurately evaluates risks and controls as they relate to business objectives. Identifies risks in compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Prepares clear and concise internal documentation and prepares the audit reports in a timely manner.
  • Actively participates in establishing the scope and objectives of the project with the CAE.
  • Reviews audit steps, tests and procedures to ensure the audit achieves project scope objectives.

Validates Remediation Plans

• Performs and documents the validation of corrective actions from assigned projects and makes a recommendation to the CAE on if the finding should be closed.

As a member of the Internal Audit Department Management group, each manager may have ad hoc items of managerial responsibility as determined by the CAE.

• Audit Committee reporting
• Risk Committee reporting
• Participation in Risk Assessment
• Develop or amend department policies and procedures
• Leads the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program for the department

Manage department staff

• Recruits, oversees, and evaluates the performance of audit staff.
• Participates in the use of available technology to appropriately improve processes.
• Uses data mining/analysis.
• Ensures that Business and Executive Management are notified of the start of the project and the pre-audit questionnaire is prepared and delivered to the appropriate members of management per the Communication Guide.
• Identifies risks in compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Understands the importance of an integrated audit approach, while working with businesses in evaluating and strengthening their operational assessment program.
• Has a general awareness of the financial and regulatory environment of the corporation and of its business products and support activities.
• Protects the Company's authority to do business by complying with legal and ethical standards, policies and procedures.
• Documents and adheres to best practices and in compliance with the Internal Audit department manual and the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

Education, Experience and Certifications

Required:

• BA/BS and/or Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• CPA, CIA, or other industry-relevant designations
• Meaningful controls testing experience
• Excellent knowledge of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment, and audit documentation.
• 6-10 years of relevant work experience including public accounting experience as a senior manager. Internal audit experience is a plus.

Preferred:

• Insurance and/or securities industry experience
• Experience/familiarity in data analysis in an audit context via use of tools such as ACL, IDEA, or SQL

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid judgment, critical thinking and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrates initiative and intuitive thinking
• Demonstrates leadership and ownership for assigned projects
• Strong time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with emphasis on persuasion and negotiation.
• Ability to interface with and lead meetings with Executive and Senior management.
• Detail oriented and identifies cost beneficial ways to improve processes
• Working knowledge of current technologies including data analysis and audit platform software.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Willingness to travel to Toronto, Canada up to 2 to 4 weeks annually.

FLSA status:
This position is exempt (not eligible for overtime pay):

YesOur Benefits:

• Day one health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) Plan with competitive employer match

• Vacation, sick, holiday and volunteer time off

• Life and disability insurance

• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account

• Professional development

• Tuition reimbursement

• Company-sponsored social and philanthropy events

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Primerica, Inc., and its subsidiaries to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless ofrace, sex, color, religious creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, military service or veteran status, genetic or carrier status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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