Internal Audit Director

A high profile Accounting firm are looking to hire an Internal Audit Director to lead their Internal Audit functions across their Insurance/ Financial Services. If you are a Senior Manager looking for career progress into a Director position in a firm that supports your growth and development, read more below!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and execute a proportionate risk- based audit plan for portfolio of Insurance Internal Audit clients based on emerging risks within the industry.
• Manage the performance of Internal Audit assignments from initiation to completion including:
- Developing the scope, audit program, and appropriate procedures for each audit in accordance with departmental guidelines, IIA Standards, and relevant laws and regulations;
• Lead the internal audit team to perform audit procedures and test the effectiveness of the controls;
• Evaluate existing policies and procedures and identify risks and controls;
• Identify issues and manage the escalation of relevant matters identified in the audit process to management and IA management;
• Work with management to develop practical solutions for issues identified;
• Write clear concise reports for use by key stakeholders and recommend control improvements that add value to the business.
• Validate evidence provided by action owners to close corrective actions.
Maintain expertise and pursue training to keep abreast of new and proposed developments in the Internal Auditing field; and Carry out special investigations as required.

Successful candidates will have experience working on large group assignments, as well as detailed understanding of accounting standards for the Financial Services sector. Experience managing and delivering on projects, and maintaining and developing strong relationships is desirable.

This is a new service line within this sector and with the right team they will continue to expand. It will be the only Director appointment to the team so with the expected growth for the right person there is a clear line to partnership.

If you want to learn more about this role, or think this is the right opportunity for you, get in touch at: Tallia.Beagle@RobertWalters.com

Robert Walters UK is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.