[Remote] Manager, Internal Controls

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aegon is seeking a Manager for their Internal Controls team to support the execution of the Transamerica Business Controls program. The role involves assessing controls, providing guidance on risk management, and collaborating with various lines of defense to enhance control measures. Responsibilities • Perform both testing, and review of testing, in support of first line of defense control evaluate program • Conduct process reviews to identify risks, controls, control gaps, and control enhancement opportunities • Evaluate the design of internal controls and make recommendations for improvement • Oversee and provide guidance on control remediation requirements • Identify control gaps and opportunities for control enhancement in response to actual and conceptual risks identified • Prepare and present updates to management, including management control remediation plans, metrics, and dashboards • As appropriate, partner and liaise with external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordination of timing and execution of process walkthroughs, and a process for timely sharing of potential issues for resolution with respect to internal controls • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, keeping them informed of testing progress and findings • Collaborate with business management in development of action plans to assess the adequacy of action taken by management to correct reporting deficient conditions, accepting adequate corrective action and continuing reviews with appropriate management on action considered inadequate until satisfactory resolution • Support the tracking of control deficiencies and perform validation and closure of control issues • Provide support during second line and third line testing of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls • Conduct control walk throughs and help identify and understand impacts of applicable risks and related controls as part of risk assessment programs • Assist the business in understanding the control implications resulting from changes to people, process, technology • Provide support for special projects and initiatives • Document process flows, with a focus on internal controls Skills • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant field, or equivalent work experience • Seven years of progressive experience in internal controls, audit or risk management within the financial services industry • Experience working with internal controls under Sarbanes Oxley and assessing control related risks • Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls • Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements/methodologies needed to support an internal control framework • CPA, CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) • Big 4 public accounting experience working with controls • Management experience Benefits • Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance Company Overview • Aegon offers products and services in the life insurance, pension, retirement, and asset management fields. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, NLD, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.aegon.com/. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job