Information Systems Auditor II

COUNTRY Financial serves about one million households and businesses throughout the United States. It offers a full range of financial products and services from auto, home and life insurance to retirement planning services, investment management and annuities.

At COUNTRY Financial, our Information Systems Auditor II is responsible for performing the IS Audit function for the companies the companies comprising COUNTRY Financial. Assists in conducting audits and review of IS functions of all operations of the Companies. Reviews controls, standards, and procedures and recommends appropriate changes. Provides support to external auditors for both IS and financial audit work. May perform lead auditor duties on various assignments.

* Assists with, plans, and conducts detailed examinations of information systems and technology functions of all operations of the companies. Develops techniques for auditing through the computer. * Assists with, plans and conducts reviews of systems under development. Such reviews may include the evaluation of the system for adequate controls, information trails, security, proper testing, complete and accurate file conversions, and system development standards. * Assists with, plans, and conducts reviews of changes to current applications. These changes include hardware, programs, data files, tables, or work flow procedures. * Assists with plans, and conducts reviews of applications subsequent to implementation to determine the adequacy of controls, audit trails, security, accuracy, and efficiency of processing, error rates, user satisfaction, and whether the system met the initial objectives. * Supports the non-IS audit function by providing assistance in gathering and analyzing data, creating report formats, and analyzing reports, testing computer systems’ internal controls, extracting data from existing files, and investigating inconsistencies or omissions in output generated by a computer system. * Identifies prospective areas for audit.

* Necessary skills can be developed from college-level education in information systems and technology, accounting, auditing, insurance, finance, or business, from professional certification examinations and programs, or from work experience in the information systems and technology, accounting, auditing, insurance, or finance fields, including public accounting. * Desired skills: Z/OS, Mainframe, Database, AIX, Unix, or Linux * Demonstrated ability to interpret company policies and enterprise IT governance. * Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous and/or stressful situations. Ability to balance multiple priorities and complex projects within time constraints. * Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the organization in a clear, concise, and impactful manner. * Strong internal auditing skills including a working knowledge of information systems in relation to auditing procedures. * Ability to participate in setting the strategic direction of the information systems audit department. * Completed CISA, CIA, CITP, CISSP, CRISC, or relevant certification is preferred. * Possess good conflict management skills.