Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsGain inhouse experience of audit in an award-winning FS businessProven environment to elevate auditors to the next level within their careersAbout Our ClientLeading FS company - we've had success placing multiple people into the IA team over the past few years.Job DescriptionAssist the Audit Manager in identifying and prioritising significant risk areas in the first line business activities, and second line risk management and regulatory framework as part of the preparation for the audit plan coverageAssist the Audit Manager with audit allocation process, managing the team workloads and appropriate resourceResponsible for delivery of own audits within agreed timescalesProvide mentoring to team colleagues, sharing knowledge and offering guidance, direction and assistance as requiredArrange and attend meetings with auditees ahead of reviews to discuss/agree the internal audit approach and scopeReview working practices/procedures with relevant staff/managementIdentify current / potential risks and assess controls against those risks for each audit areaOriginate / develop and carry out audit tests, discuss audit findings with local and senior management; complete peer review of audit files as directed by Audit ManagerIssue and discuss audit findings with Audit Manager & IA Director before discussion with senior management to agree factual accuracy and recommendations/actionsProduce high quality internal audit reports for review by the Audit ManagerFollow up to evidence that actions agreed in Internal Audit reports have been implemented, or to assess progress made towards achieving the action agreed to dateAs requested by Internal Audit Director/Audit Manager, attend working groups, committees, meetings as appropriate and advise on control aspects of developing systems / new business areas / acquisitionsUndertake any investigation work or ad hoc projects as directed by the Internal Audit Director/Audit ManagerCarry out due diligence work for acquisitions/servicing contracts as requested by the Internal Audit Director/Audit ManagerRepresent the business at external functions as agreed with the Internal Audit Director/ Audit ManagerAs directed by Audit Manager, attend meetings with external auditors and other internal assurance providers to discuss/agree the internal audit approach and co-ordinate reviewsIdentify areas where internal audit practices/procedures could be improved to: enhance quality of IA services; improve utilisation of audit system; or to meet professional standards and discuss solutions with the Internal Audit ManagerThe Successful ApplicantQualified accountant/ internal auditor with 3 years+ expereince within auditAbility to identify and assess risks and challenge processes and procedures in a constructive and effective manner and offer recommendations to negate/minimise the risksAbility to analyse and critically evaluate dataDemonstrate effective challenging, listening, fact finding and recording skillsAbility to communicate effectively and confidently both in writing and verbally at all levels, challenging management, exercising diplomacy when appropriateProduce factually accurate draft audit reportsDetermine resources, and plan work logically to complete a task effectivelyUse interactive skills to have an impact and be effective at meetingsDevelop and maintain good working relationships with business areasDemonstrate a pro-active, self-motivated and professional approach with a commitment to learn new skills and grasp concepts quickly, such as the ability to learn and interpret appropriate practices, policies and regulatory requirementsAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team What's on OfferCompetitive package including bonus and pension contribution of up to 10%ContactNiamh SullivanQuote job refJN-092023-6187043Phone number+44 121 634 6948Job summaryJob functionBanking & Financial ServicesSubsectorInternal AuditSectorBusiness ServicesLocationSolihullContract typePermanentConsultant nameNiamh SullivanConsultant phone+44 121 634 6948Job referenceJN-092023-6187043
