My client is a global insurance company who are seeking to expand their London based internal audit function. Reporting into the Head of Internal Audit, we are seeking an internal auditor who can operate half of the year conducting SOX audit and the other half delivering operations audits across the business.
Responsibilities include:
SOX Auditor Responsibilities (50%):
Conduct internal control audits of financial processes in accordance with SOX requirements.
Conduct walkthroughs, prepare flowcharts and write narratives of internal control processes.
Develop and execute audit programs to test the effectiveness of key controls.
Perform and document SOX testing and summarize test results.
Provide recommendations for control improvements and remediation.
Collaborate with process owners to ensure remediation of control deficiencies.
Conduct follow-up audits to ensure control deficiencies are addressed.
Regularly collaborate and communicate with external auditors.
Stay updated on new SOX compliance guidelines and PCAOB requirements.
Internal Auditor Responsibilities (50%):
Define the scope and objectives of each audit engagement.
Perform audits of financial, operational, and compliance processes.
Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify control weaknesses.
Recommend improvements to enhance control effectiveness and efficiency.
Prepare audit reports that reflect audit results.
Ensure that corrective actions are implemented and effective.
Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques, and performance standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nearly or recently qualified accountant to join a global firm and have exposure to end to end internal audits and build, develop and manage stakeholder relationships.
The successful candidate will be qualified CIA/ACCA or studying towards (Study support is offered if needed) and will have a strong grasp of either financial controls or audit. If the application has good experience of one part of the role, training can be given for the other part.
We are seeking someone who is keen to learn and has a tenacity to deliver. Communications skills (verbal and written) are essential. This is a face to face business with the successful applicant being in the City of London based offices 3 days a week – with the rest of the time working at home.
There could also be some European travel with this role (15-25%)
This will be rewarded by working across the business with stakeholders who are able to influence and propel your career forwards.
C£60k + strong bonus potential and benefits package.
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We seek an experienced internal auditor who is keen for a role that offers a high level of autonomy and stakeholder interaction. This auditor will have responsibility (although will be supported by the Internal Audit Manager) for the insurance teams and will be required to travel from 30% of the time.
Strong communication skills are essential as responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the delivery of end to end corporate governance, operational and financial audits - preliminary focus will be testing alone and delivering the end to end with assistance from more senior members of the team.
Ensuring line management are familiar with the risk management programs and follow appropriate risk management procedures to control, monitor and report on business activities
This role has arisen due to an internal promotion. This is a highly respected and dynamic audit team and we seek a highly motivated self starter.
Some knowledge of Solvency 2 and/or SOX would be advantageous but not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor with an appetite for learning. This person will be mentored by a more senior member of the team and will demonstrate that they are keen to learn and add value. Enthusiasm, communication skills and a passion for doing the right thing will be critical to your success.
The role offers a long term career opportunity as this opportunity has arisen due to an internal promotion into the business. We seek highly motivated self starters with ambition to use internal audit as a stepping stone.
Ideally applicants will have trained within a Top 10 firm and be keen to move into industry.
c£60-65k base + benefits and bonus potential.
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