• Manager Internal Audit

    Athene (West Des Moines, IA)


    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 an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.

    Purpose:

    Responsible for audit and SOX practices, monitors and reports on operational deliverables, and leads strategic projects as a key member of the Athene Internal Audit and SOX Leadership team.

     

    The team provides independent assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness, and sustainability of the risk, control, and governance frameworks and administers the annual SOX program in support of management’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR). Athene Internal Audit and SOX works closely with the AGM Internal Audit and SOX team, as well as our external auditors, in support of the AGM consolidated financial statements.

    Accountabilities:

    + Assists in developing the Company’s Audit & SOX risk assessments and annual plan.

    + Manages, develops, and produces high quality, timely deliverables (e.g., dashboards, project reports, management reports).

    + Assist in the delivery of SOX and 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.

    + Possesses deep understanding of audit and project management methodologies

    + Familiarity with budget and resource management

    + Prepares for business stakeholder and Executive Leadership reviews.

    + Apprises senior management of issues, and concerns in a timely fashion.

    + Works cross-functionally across teams frequently interacting with management teams such Athene IA & SOX leadership, AGM IA/SOX/SOC leadership, and AGM IA/SOX/SOC COO team

    Qualifications and Experience:

    + 5+ years of relevant audit & industry experience. Public accounting audit experience preferred

    + 2+ years of direct or indirect people management experience

    + Proven experience leading complex projects and driving operational scale

    + Demonstrated experience with management and executive reporting

    + CPA or CIA designations required

    + Effective verbal and written communication skills.

    + Experience with Archer preferred.

    + Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

    + Ability to influence teams in a matrixed environment.

    + Self-motivated, adaptive, takes on challenges, and exercises judgment.

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

     

    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 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..