Auditor

Auditor
Ameritas Life-Lincoln HYB-NEHY2
Audit
Full-time

The audit team and this role receive diverse exposure throughout the organization. We are seeking an eager and results driven Auditor to be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive audit work programs in collaboration with internal team members. The incumbent will perform financial/operational audits, document observations, and coordinate efforts to ensure good collaboration between auditees and team members. This position will be a resource for team members at varying levels.

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.

This is a hybrid role working partially in-office (Lincoln, NE) and partially from home.

What you do

• Plan the audit work for assigned projects, including the creation of audit programs and the identification of the most efficient and effective audit techniques. Lead planning meetings with auditees and incorporate their concerns into the audit approach.
• Conduct detailed reviews of assigned organizational and functional activities and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls.
• Prepare workpapers documenting results of the tests, including formal audit comments which identify and quantify the impact on business operations.
• Demonstrate the use of critical thinking, maintain curiosity, and exercise professional skepticism.
• Facilitate a culture of continuous improvement, challenging the status quo to find new and better ways.
• Serve as a technical resource and assists other professionals on the staff, in areas such as audit skills, project management, and data analytics.
• Create productive working relationships with business stakeholders and staff.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of audit work for the external auditors.
• Continue to develop professionally through self-study and on-the-job training, with emphasis on preparing for and obtaining professional and industry certifications.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or similar related field required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of audit or comparable experience required.
• Professional audit certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.) are desired.
• Experience with data analytics desired.
• Experience with WDesk desired but not required.

What We Offer

• Our company motto is "Fulfilling Life" and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.
• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.
• We're committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.
• A total rewards package with all the comprehensive health and welfare benefits you'd expect, including competitive pay and incentives, 401(k), flexible work schedules and time off to care for yourself and others.
• Additional popular benefits, including tuition reimbursement, and student loan repayment, an incentivized well-being program, adoption assistance, paid time off for volunteering, training, and career development opportunities.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we're committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.