Internal Audit - Director

Job Description

With over a century of experience, this reputable Fortune Global 100 financial services company is seeking a seasoned Audit Director to manage a small but growing team across both their life & general insurance business for the region.

Key Responsibilities -

• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive audit plan for functional and regional risks.
• Assist Portfolio Manager / Auditor in Charge in planning and determining the audit scope for relevant engagements.
• Assist Portfolio Manager / Auditor in Charge in agreeing the risk analysis and audit programme.
• Organize/complete audit work, document and report audit results in line with Group Audit Standards. In this regard, ability to operate with minimum supervision on assignments, subject to guidance when required and subsequent review.
• Direct and/or deliver special projects as they arise such as high level management reviews, other regulatory investigations and other special, often sensitive, assignments at the request of Boards and Audit Committees.
• Provide support to the ongoing professional development of staff and other Group Audit teams across the globe.
• Oversee audit's findings and recommendations.
• Report on activities throughout the year to the appropriate Audit Committee and (Committees of) the Boards of Directors of the respective legal entities.
• Analyze, propose, and recommend changes to policies and procedures in order to maintain the structure of internal controls and conform to applicable external regulations.
• Stay current with changes in the industry and analyze the impact of those changes on the business.
• Co-ordinate audit work by external parties, including external auditors and regulators.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives of Group Audit, through change and improvement initiatives. Examples are the development of audit standards, procedures and systems.
• Contribute to the Group Audit global team in terms of professional skills, technical knowledge, energy and motivation
• Cultivate relationships across the business as assigned
• Assist in the recruitment and career management of team members

Qualifications/Experience -

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Chartered Accountant, CPA, Chartered Insurer, MBA).
• Demonstrate relevant business knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge of Group Audit Principle Based Engagement Standards, principles of internal controls, processes, assessment and design of compliance testing.
• Detailed knowledge of industry audit practices, plans and trends.
• Capable of developing and maintaining influential relationships with the business.
• Use analytical and logical approach to identify priorities and challenge the business.
• Resilient and remains calm and in control under pressure.
• Demonstrated leadership and extensive people management skills
• Adapts successfully to changing demands and conditions.
• Communicates effectively to influence and build commitment.
• Language skills (English plus one modern foreign language highly desirable)

Candidates not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their application for this role unsuccessful. Unless advised otherwise, unsuccessful candidates will be kept on file for future job opportunities.

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