- Executes and / or leads engagements within one or more segments of the A&A Plan, ensuring achievement of objectives and use of data analytics and automation
- Ensures engagements are risk-based, well documented, and executed according to Internal Audit policies and guidance
- Completes assignments in a timely, high-quality manner
- Maintains work in Kemper's audit management system
- Provides timely and ongoing feedback, coaching and monitoring of audit work and directs staff members assigned to respective engagements
- Drafts issues, completes root cause analysis, and makes viable recommendations
- Helps monitor business efforts to resolve identified control issues and assesses the effectiveness of remediation efforts through follow-up reviews
- Develops and maintains solid relationships and consistently collaborates with others
- Maintains and builds skills and competence as identified in an individual development plan and, as appropriate, through participation in relevant industry and professional associations
- Has a clear understanding of business, industry, and regulatory risks
- Establishes solid relationships and consistently collaborates with others across the Enterprise
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, finance, information systems, data analysis or business administration
- At least 4 years of work experience, preferably in internal audit, public accounting, information technology, information security or data analytics
- Has or is pursuing a professional certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CICA, CFE, CISSP, CPCU, FLMI, CAMS, PMP
- Strong sense of curiosity and willingness to obtain a deep understanding of the business, processes, technologies, and risks to provide value and insights and help improve and achieve our strategic intent
- Able to apply internal audit concepts and train others
- Strong organizational, project management, time management, relationship-building, negotiating, and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently in a fast paced, high demand, environment while managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment experiencing rapid growth and change
- Able to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise, detailed, and clear oral and written report
- Able to recognize trends within data and to proactively identify opportunities to use data analytics
- Working knowledge of control principles (e.g., COSO), financial and operational processes, risks and risk management, IT general controls, and regulatory requirements
- Able to travel up to 20%
- Able to work effectively in a remote environment when necessary
- Familiarity with TeamMate, Tableau, Alteryx, IDEA, ACL/Galvanize, Workday, Guidewire, Workiva, Power BI, and productivity tools such as Microsoft Office
- Financial services experience preferred
- Due diligence, mergers, acquisitions, and/or integration experience preferred
- This position is a remote role and can work from a US based home.
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Lead Auditor - Chicago, United States - Kemper
Description
Location(s)
Chicago, Illinois, Remote-ILDetails
Kemper is one of the nation's leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper's products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
Kemper is seeking a talented Lead Auditor to join our Assurance & Advisory Services (A&A) team. A&A plays a key role in helping Kemper achieve its strategic intent, including nurturing and developing future leaders. Our vision is for A&A to provide continuous assurance to senior management and the board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls through a culture that embraces innovation, analytics, automation, and credible challenge. A&A roles offer significant exposure to multiple areas of our business and all levels of senior management and provide opportunities to identify issues and help make measurable improvements to the Company.
As a Lead Auditor, you will execute and / or supervise the execution of financial, compliance, operational and/or technology-related engagements, targeted reviews, advisory projects, and issue management activities. You will ensure projects are risk-based and executed according to policies and guidelines. You will also contribute to department-wide strategic initiatives.
Position Responsibilities:
Position Requirements:
The range for this position is $70,700 to $120,900. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors. This job is also eligible for our Kemper benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination. Kemper is focused on expanding our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts to align with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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