Internal Controls Analyst (Life) at Security National Life Insurance Company

Description

Security National is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Controls Analyst to join our Internal Audit team. The Internal Controls Analyst will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the company’s internal control environment by developing and executing test sheets, performing control testing, and assisting with process documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting or business, familiarity with financial statements, excel at communication and relationship building, and experience working with the BlackLine reconciliation platform.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop, maintain, and execute internal control test sheets to assess the effectiveness of key controls across financial processes.
• Perform internal controls testing, document findings, and provide recommendations for remediation and process improvement.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance teams, and senior leadership to ensure compliance with internal control requirements and corporate policies.
• Assist in the evaluation of financial statements and supporting documentation to validate control performance.
• Maintain organized and accurate testing documentation for internal and external audit purposes.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of BlackLine account reconciliations and control workflows.
• Assist in periodic control walkthroughs and risk assessments.
• Participate in control improvement initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in accounting, audit, or internal controls.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements.
• Prior experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation software strongly preferred. 
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills with a focus on Excel proficiency.
• Excellent analytical skills, combined with impeccable business judgement.
• Self-directed, energetic, intellectually curious.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player who is comfortable working in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to safely and successfully, perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry up to 15 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk, while working on a computer.