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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior IT Auditor to join our team at Protective Life Insurance Company. The Senior IT Auditor will be responsible for leading and conducting IT audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures. This position requires a strong understanding of auditing principles and practices, as well as the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
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Responsibilities
- Plan, organize and lead audit engagements, including risk assessment and scoping, develop audit programs, perform testing and documentation of results.
- Identify and evaluate internal control weaknesses recommending solutions to improve controls, including identifying areas for process improvement and cost savings.
- Prepare detailed audit reports clearly communicating findings and recommendations to management, including tracking progress of action plans and ensuring issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Monitor and follow-up on the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken and are effective in addressing the identified issues.
- Stay current on industry developments and regulatory requirements to ensure audit procedures are updated to address any changes.
- Has a thorough understanding of basic concepts of computer mainframe, midrange, and distributed/client server platforms. This will facilitate performing audit reviews in the following areas: general controls, technical areas or the effective use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATS).
- Comply with Institute of Internal Audit professional practices, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards, and maintaining the integrity of the audit process.
Education/Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Accounting or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in auditing, with insurance industry experience preferred
- CISA, CIA, CPA, or other relevant professional certification preferred
- Strong understanding of auditing standards and internal control frameworks
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and audit software.
Protective’s targeted salary range for this position is $59,500 to $90,000. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors, including but not limited to, job location, skills, and experience. The range listed is just one component of Protective’s total compensation package for employees.
This position also offers additional incentive opportunities [through an annual incentive based on individual and Company performance] OR [through cash compensation as part of a sales incentive plan (SIP).
Employee Benefits:
We aim to protect our employees' wellbeing through a broad benefits offering. For example, we protect physical wellbeing through health, dental and vision insurance. We protect mental wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program. We protect time away from work with a variety of paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day). We protect financial wellbeing through contributions to healthcare accounts, a pension plan, and a 401(k) plan with Company matching. All employees are encouraged to protect their overall wellbeing by engaging in ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards.
Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.
Diversity and Inclusion:
At Protective, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture where all employees are able to fully contribute and thrive. Our goal is to grow and develop our people, attract diverse talent and support strong, diverse communities.
We support diversity, equity, and inclusion by working to develop a culture of inclusion and belonging led by leaders who develop potential and embrace all skills and abilities. Our aim is to create an equitable environment for all leaders and employees that will drive performance and impact business strategy. In this way, we can increase overall diversity for leadership roles and pipelines of talent by maturing our hiring practices, robust development opportunities and focus on retention of key talent.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to being inclusive and attracting, retaining, and growing the talents of a diverse and inclusive workforce.