Internal Audit experience within insurance is no longer essential!

Our client is celebrating its fifth year of success at The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For Awards coming in as one of the top 30 ‘Best Companies to Work For’ in Britain.

They have a tireless commitment to their employees and are passionate about maintaining a strong sense of fun and rewarding and recognising people in equal measure.

Key Responsibilities:

Participate in/ lead planning and scoping reviews with Senior Management.
Lead and execute audits with Senior Management following a risk-based internal audit methodology.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes.
Lead in the preparation of the audit testing program and assessment of the adequacy of the design and operation of the controls associated with the key risks identified;
Preparation of draft internal audit reports and reporting audit findings to Senior Management both verbally and in written format;
Participate in the management of the recommendation database and document agreed actions
Demonstrate core auditing skills including both oral and written communications;
Maintain effective working relationships with all audit stakeholders;
Contribute purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge through sound, independent judgement and common sense;
Undertake Follow-Up reviews on agreed actions to provide assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee that management agreed actions are implemented;
To undertake other reasonable responsibilities and projects as required by the Business Assurance Team; and
Contribute to various reports for various Boards and Committees.


Key Skills and Knowledge:

Essential Skills
· At least three years Internal Audit experience;
· Qualified or part qualified and actively studying towards a relevant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CMIIA, ACIS, CIA, PQIA);
· Education to degree level or equivalent;
· Experience of reviewing and analysing operational processes and controls;
· Ability to work to tight deadlines and use own initiative with a positive can-do attitude;
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills;
· An analytical and problem-solving mindset with an attention to detail; and
· Ability to travel within the UK (approximately 25%).