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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.
Acts in a leader role and manages audit and advisory engagements over Finance & Legal Entity areas, including Finance operations and strategic finance initiatives, as well as legal entity financial and regulatory reporting and operations. Designs and oversees execution of audit procedures and value-add advisory services; reviews, evaluates, and reports audit results; recommends process control improvements; and maintains audit quality. Supports assurance coverage over legal entity operations that are critical to the Company's global operating model and long-term business strategy.
Principal Duties:
Manages the internal audit and advisory activity for the Finance & Legal Entity audit universe:
Responsible for audit and advisory execution across Finance operations and finance strategy initiatives and legal entity operations, aligned with the enterprise strategy and broader Internal Audit strategy.
Provides advisory support and control-focused assurance over finance strategy and modernization initiatives, including finance systems, process automation, and data architecture; evaluates project governance, control design in future-state processes, data integrity and completeness, and change management to help ensure controls are implemented as designed.
Delivers assurance over legal entity governance, operations, and reporting across the Company’s U.S. and international legal entity structure, including the design and operating effectiveness of controls over GAAP, statutory, and local regulatory reporting, capital and solvency reporting, and the ongoing enhancement of risk and control coverage and multi-year assurance planning across the lines of defense.
Develops and maintains relationships across Finance and legal entity operations; provides assurance and advisory insight related to finance strategy initiatives and legal entity reporting standardization efforts in coordination with the Office of the Controller and other business stakeholders.
Acts as a manager and/or lead auditor on operational and financial process audits, value-added consultations and special projects. Evaluates and recommends the staffing required to effectively complete engagements. Determines appropriate approach to accomplish audit objectives. Obtains, analyzes, and appraises supporting data as a basis for informed, objective conclusions and recommendations.
Assists in the development and implementation of other audit activities, including, but not limited to annual audit planning, regular audit and issue progress reporting, quality assurance plans, and strategic developments of audit tools and methodologies.
Conduct ongoing, dynamic risk assessments to develop and update the audit plan and audit universe and propose necessary adjustments based on emerging risk areas, business process changes, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Execute the audit plan and perform audit work that is risk-based, assessing control design and operating effectiveness, and provides meaningful assurance with cost-benefit based recommendations; consulting and advising on value-added opportunities for the business to better meet their objectives.
Collaborate with other key risk functions (e.g., Global Risk Services, Law & Compliance, Operational Risk) to promote efficient risk management across the organization and align risk views.
Contributes and assists in implementing department strategic priorities
Fosters a positive and engaged work environment. Mentors broader team and manages staff development.
Conducts audits which are compliant with professional audit standards, International Standards for the professional Practice of Internal Auditing and GAAP pronouncements.
Leads by example, driving for results with integrity.
Ensures audit activities are designed and coordinated with business owners. Acts as a liaison between internal management, external audit, and business associates including:
Engages with internal management to discuss and agree on audit objectives, scope, and timing of audits. Evaluates assurance and advisory requests and inquiries from business stakeholders and communicates with Audit Senior Leadership.
Manages audit resources, procedures, and requirements necessary to complete audits in a timely manner.
Makes oral and written presentations to Senior Audit Leadership during both the planning and reporting phases of audits.
Authors and develops audit reports for company executives summarizing audit objectives, scope, findings and conclusions.
Assists in drafting assurance and risk activity reporting to legal entity Boards and Audit Committees.
Coordinates audit activities of the audit team, including:
Guides audit staff and seniors regarding the evaluation of business risks, audit procedures, and audit tools.
Reviews and manages the execution of audit procedures, workpaper documentation, and audit conclusions for completeness, quality, and compliance with audit methodology.
Monitors and maintains audit timeline and schedule.
Recommends changes to audit procedures to enhance efficiency and respond to risk changes.
Education:
BS/BA in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience require
MBA or Master’s degree in accounting, FLMI
Work Experience:
5-7+ years internal or external audit or equivalent experience required
Experience auditing or supporting Finance operations, financial reporting, controllership functions, or legal entity governance and reporting activities required
Prior experience in a large, international public accounting firm preferred
Prior experience in a public, multi-national organization with complex subsidiary legal entity structure preferred
Background in Financial Services / Insurance / Reinsurance preferred
Certifications & Licenses:
Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of Finance operations and the financial reporting lifecycle, including the financial close, consolidation, general ledger, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and management/financial reporting, with exposure to insurance/reinsurance operations and products. required
Exposure to regulatory requirements and legal entity/statutory reporting within U.S. and international operating environments. required
Understanding of internal control frameworks (COSO), SOX/ICFR, and the ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness across financial reporting and legal entity processes. required
Ability to evaluate risks and controls within Finance modernization initiatives, including finance system implementations, process re-design and automation, and data migrations, and to advise on embedding controls “by design” in future-state processes. required
Understanding of legal entity governance, operations, and reporting, including entity-level controls, intercompany and retrocession arrangements, capital and solvency reporting, and coordination across the lines of defense and with legal entity Boards and Audit Committees. required
Data analytics and automation acumen, including the ability to test data completeness and accuracy over large populations and to leverage analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance audit efficiency and insight. required
Intermediate project management skills with the ability to evaluate project objectives and scope for feasibility and understanding. required
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
Ability to balance multiple simultaneous priorities, deliverables, and the coordination of multiple tasks and projects. required
Complex investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. required
Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions. required
Ability to work independently. required
Intermediate ability to develop new procedures, methods, and direct workflow. required
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through careful execution of initiatives, programs, and policies. required
Ability to foster a positive culture with an emphasis on teamwork and customer service, as well as demonstrated ability to maintain and achieve tight deadlines. required
Intermediate people management skills, with an ability to coach, lead, mentor and develop associates and teams. required
Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received by all stakeholders, including customers and associates. required
Ability to analyze and improve business processes and provide assurance across the spectrum of client services, including full-scope audits, compliance, and advisory services. required
Ability to liaise and work effectively with individuals at all levels of staff and management across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines. required
Advanced knowledge of accounting/finance, including US GAAP and statutory (STAT) accounting, and ability to define and apply accounting guidelines across legal entities and jurisdictions. required
Proven change management skills. required
Understanding of insurance concepts including modelling, assumption setting, and related IFRS accounting standards preferred
Language skills in addition to English. preferred
Experience with AuditBoard/Optro, Power BI, data analytics, and process automation tools. preferred
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What you can expect from RGA:
Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.
We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.
Compensation Range:
$89,310.00 - $134,870.00 Annual
Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.
RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.
