Internal Auditor

Job Title: Internal Auditor

Reference: AJB JB AUD 05

Location: City of London

Assignment Profile:
Our client is a well respected Insurance company, due to business development they are seeking to employ an Internal Auditor. The main purpose of the role is to work within the Internal Audit function and provide a prompt, professional and effective service for the Investment Board and Audit Committee. 

Other duties and responsibilities include the following; 

To assist management to maintain and improve internal control in accordance with business risk.

Ensure the requirements of external legislation and regulations (e.g. FSA, Lloyd’s legislation, Money Laundering/Proceeds of Crime, Data Protection, Health & Safety), company best practice and other general business compliance procedures are adhered to at all times

Undertake all aspects of audit assignments as specified in the Internal Audit plan, as part of a team or independently, from planning to reporting and follow-up of issues.

Consolidate assignment findings for discussion with the team.

Ensure that accepted audit principles and policies are followed, and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of accounting procedures and operating systems and controls.

Contribute to meetings with management, as necessary, to discuss audit results and make recommendations to resolve audit findings requiring corrective action.

Work closely with IT audit consultants to acquire knowledge of IT policies and procedures, and best practice.

Feed into the quarterly reporting process to the Audit Committee.

Perform special audit-related projects as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will be a part qualified Accountant or Internal Auditor and be currently studying towards a relevant qualification, although this is not a pre-requisite.

You will have a minimum of 2 years internal audit experience within an insurance or other FSA regulated environment.

Understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures. 

Good knowledge of audit procedures, including risk driven audit planning techniques and methods used to examine, verify, and analyse business and financial operations, information, records, statements, and reports, and the requirements of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Knowledge of the principles of computer technology and systems analysis.

Knowledge of the principles, procedures, and techniques of accounting, and of financial records and transactions.

Able to gain the confidence and respect of management and staff through attributes such as professionalism and positive attitude

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, and posses strong interpersonal skills

Able to gather, analyse, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports

Maintain strong working relationships

Able to work as part of a team

Able to prioritise workload

Proactive

Eye for detail, methodical and highly organised

Self motivated and able to work on own initiative

Able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines

Able to communicate confidently via email, manage a diary using Calendar and navigate the Internet using Explorer

Able to use the sophisticated features in MS Office applications to control and manage complex document layouts, produce reports and monitor workloads and administration

Full understanding of rules and regulations relevant to Business Unit operations

Consultant: Jonathan Banjo

Consultant Email: jbanjo@ajbexecutivesearch.co.uk

Salary: Circa £40,000 Plus Benefits

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this position please contact Jonathan Banjo.