REF: 78065

60,000-65,000
11 Oct 2022
Dublin (Central)
Permanent

Senior Internal Auditor

About the Company

My client is an insurance and reinsurance group fully focused on the European market. Based in Dublin city centre they focus on growing their franchise, via acquisition, transfer or reinsurance of portfolios from other insurers, and delivering a competitive long-term return to their customers.

About the Position

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the planning, execution and reporting of audits at Group level and supporting wider audit delivery in subsidiaries, in order to provide an independent and objective assessment of internal controls to management, the Group Audit committees and relevant subsidiary Boards/governing bodies. They will also support the wider development of the Group Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

Ensures the effective completion of audit phases (planning, execution, completion & draft reporting) of the audit process for assigned elements, including those of a complex nature, ensuring timely, complete and accurate outputs.
Effectively communicates with IA management and leadership on audit status, issues and reporting.
Drafts audit issues and develops valid conclusions resulting in specific business process and internal control recommendations, while considering implementation requirements.
Produces high quality internal audit outputs which require limited update / rework before presentation to senior audit management.
Assists in the development of Internal Audit departmental audit methodologies, processes and tools.
Supports the completion of annual risk assessment for assigned business units.
Assists in the development and ongoing delivery of annual group-wide risk-based audit plan.
Supports ongoing management and communication of audit scheduling and staffing for the audit plan through effective coordination with senior audit management and business stakeholders.
Supports liaison with external service providers and external auditors and appropriate in the context of the execution of internal audit activities.

Experience/Requirements

CPA/ACA/ACCA/CIA designation (or equivalent) preferred.
Relevant internal and/or external audit experience required (typically 3-4 years, ideally including 'Big-Four').
Knowledge of insurance/reinsurance industries, including corporate investment and corporate finance areas.
Knowledge of Solvency II and general understanding of statutory reporting requirements.
Familiar with risk-based and business process focused audit approach.
Strong computer skills with experience in system-based audits / data analytics would be an advantage.
Excellent communication skills.

Remuneration Package

Salary €57,000-€62,000
Bonus 10%
Pension
VHI for self, partner, and dependents
Life and PHI
25 days annual leave

Contact

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