Job description

We have an opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join the 4th Largest Insurance provider in the UK.

You will perform audit assignments in accordance with the internal audit methodology, this includes planning, fieldwork, and follow-up.

You will conduct internal audit work on a variety of audit assignments as determined by the annual Audit Plan such as general insurance, operations, claims, underwriting and regulatory hot topics. You will line manage one direct report.

Extensive experience is required and you should be a self-starter ready to hit the ground running.

What we are looking for:

• Experience in managing team members and coaching/mentoring.
  * Proven experience of leading an audit from the planning stage to the issuance of the final report.
  * Document understanding of business processes in process narratives and/or flow charts.
  * Identify key risks and controls within processes and provide risk assessment.
  * Perform audit testing to evaluate control design and operational effectiveness.
  * Identify, validate and present complex audit issues to senior management and develop effective working relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
  * Prepare insightful audit reports that are clear, concise and value-add.
  * Contribute purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge through sound, independent judgement and common sense.
  * Undertake Follow-Up reviews on agreed actions to provide assurance to the Audit Committee that management agreed actions are implemented within the agreed timescales.
  * To undertake other reasonable responsibilities and projects as required by the GHIA.
  * Maintain technical competence by ongoing training, continued professional development and seek development opportunities and apply new knowledge to daily work assignments.

Essential Skills:

• At least 5 years preferably general insurance and/or financial services Internal Audit experience - either in broking, insurance or Lloyd's;
  * Education to degree level or equivalent;
  * Relevant professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CMIIA, ACIS, CIA, PQIA);
  * Experience of reviewing and analysing operational processes and controls;
  * Ability to work to tight deadlines and use own initiative with a positive can-do attitude;
  * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills;
  * An analytical and problem solving mindset with an attention to detail; and
  * Knowledge of risk management, regulatory and governance requirements.

Perks of the job:

• Fantastic salary of £55,000-£63,000 (experience dependent)
• Hybrid working arrangements. 2 days in the office/ 3 days' work from home. However, this is flexible;
• Office locations: Sevenoaks, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Portsmouth and Peterborough
• Private Medical cover for employee
• 5% Employer pension contributions when contributing 5%
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance 4x annual salary
• Perkbox
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Please don't hesitate to upload your CV today to begin the application process.