Sr IT Auditor II

About this role

Overview of Position

The Sr IT Auditor II is responsible for the understanding and evaluation of the internal control and risk environment within Assurant, Inc. at the assigned business or enterprise functional and includes (but not limited to) the following objectives: • Lead audit teams and ensure that audit work performed is in compliance with established audit methodology while meeting all organizational and professional ethical standards.

• Manage relationships with IT process owners to understand and influence improvements over management’s control environment.

• Lead and participate in Internal Audit professional practice activities to improve the department’s ability to fulfill its charter.

What will my duties and responsibilities be in this job?

The Sr IT Auditor II responsibilities include the following activities:

Lead Audit Projects (up to 70%) The primary function of this role is to lead projects that identify risks, evaluate IT controls and report key findings for assigned business areas, and assess their impact to Assurant’s mission, strategy, and related business objectives. Specific tasks include but are not limited to the following: • Use knowledge of IT and general business to design, lead and execute risk-based IT audit programs for business process reviews, system implementations, and application reviews and other IT processes through all phases of the audit including planning, testing, and providing written reports of key findings. 

• Provide IT support to other audit teams as assigned.

• Assess opportunities to improve the internal control environment across the company.

• Understand, recognize, and communicate key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging financial, technical and industry developments.

• Identify and realize efficiencies through data analytics and automation in both the department and in the company.

• Participate in Assurant’s annual risk assessment and audit planning.

• Follow up on recommendations that help Assurant’s business leaders manage risk.

• Follow professional standards and IAAS methodologies, policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure product quality.

• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff through written reports and oral presentations.

• Develop an understanding of Assurant Businesses and maintain awareness of significant industry, regulatory and business changes across the organization and their potential impact on the established control environment.

• Pursue professional development opportunities and share lessons with colleagues.

SOX / MAR / External Auditor Assistance The role may require the individual to support and/or coordinate SOX/MAR compliance or External Auditor Assistance activities through the execution of testing and communication to management.  Specific tasks include, but are not limited to the following: • Participate in the development, review and implementation of test documentation, control narratives, procedures, and control testing.

• Execute business test strategy to ensure the activities are performed in accordance with the SOX/MAR plan.

• Review documentation for quality, consistency, and relevance.

• Participate in periodic scoping and account mapping of significant processes.

• Work with and support external auditors as required.

• Coordinate activities with External Auditors, Assurant Enterprise Risk, Compliance, and IT functions to align internal audit activities.

Build Relationships with Assurant Business Leaders/Managers (up to 10%) The role may be required to develop the business relationships that enable IAAS to fulfill its charter and meet stakeholder expectations.  Specific tasks include (but not limited to) the following: • Develop and maintain relationships with control and process owners, business managers and subject matter experts as assigned.

• Maintain awareness of significant industry, regulatory and business changes across assigned process and businesses and their potential impact to the established control environment.

• Become a trusted, objective, and independent partner that is sought after to provide cost-effective, independent assurance and advice on the effectiveness of the company’s management of critical risks.

Lead Audit Teams (up to 10%) This role may be required to lead small teams of direct reports including interns, staff auditors or external contractors with specific responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following: • Lead projects to successful outcomes ensuring that all supporting documentation is sufficient, adequate and meets professional standards to re-perform conclusions reached.

• Oversee learning & development to ensure team has the skills and expertise necessary to complete assigned projects and grow as individuals.

• Provide coaching, review, and constructive feedback on audit planning, testing, documentation, and reporting to ensure quality deliverables and support team development.

Lead Professional Practice Activities (up to 10%) The role may require the individual to lead professional practice activities to support department development and help ensure that department processes, systems and methodologies effectively and efficiently enable the department to meet its chartered objectives. Specific tasks may include, but are not limited to the following: • Participate in initiatives, centers of excellence and other teams that enhance the quality, methodology and processes of the department.

• Create and implement technology solutions that support the Risk-Based Audit and SOX/MAR methodologies aligned to the IIA IPPF.

• Create and deliver learning interventions that support RBA and SOX/MAR methodologies aligned to the IIA IPPF.

• Monitor and improve the adoption and use of systems used in the department to increase department performance.

• Assist IAAS Leaders in talent management activities aligned with the IIA IPPF.

• Manage Internal Audit Quality Assurance & Improvement

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