Associate Internal Auditor Objective

To assist Internal Audit management by performing examinations on auditable activities in order to assist all members of management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities by furnishing them with independent reports, analysis, appraisals, recommendations, and pertinent comments concerning the auditable activities reviewed.

Associate Internal Auditor Responsibilities

With assistance from Internal Audit Management, perform audits as directed in a professional manner and in accordance with a predetermined annual audit schedule. Review prior audit work papers, memorandums, and reports. Review and update permanent audit reference files. Review and evaluate the soundness, adequacy, and application of accounting, financial, and managerial internal controls.

Ascertain compliance with established policies and procedures, adequacy of the safeguarding of company assets, and reliability of management data developed by company systems.

Create and update audit programs. Prepare general audit memorandums covering work performed in connection with the examination. Discuss all findings recommendations and pertinent comments that were discovered in the audit.

Assist in performing the annual financial statement audit for FBL Real Estate LLC, Gravity Works, CSAC, MFB, Inc., GLALS and MACMA.

Assist in performing the annual financial statement review for Michigan Farm Bureau Financial Corporation and with the financial statement reviews for participating County Farm Bureaus. Apply knowledge and stay current on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Audit Standards.

Prepare a written audit report on each audit performed for executive management, which includes any findings, recommendations, and pertinent comments that were discovered in the audit.

Work with external auditors and regulatory agencies to provide appropriate company contacts, documentation, and information as necessary.

Associate Internal Auditor Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, insurance or other related major required, or equivalent experience may be considered.

Must have completed or agree to complete a university level auditing course.

Experienced computer usage and proven skills in Microsoft Word and Excel required.

Preferred

One to two years of related work experience preferred.

Designations such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or other network or data processing designations preferred.

Course work in insurance or computer related classes preferred.

Note Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

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