Director of Internal Audit and Risk - London, United Kingdom - Covéa Insurance Group

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Apply locations Home Based West Malling London Halifax Reading time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R1960 The Covéa Insurance Internal Audit Function forms the 3rd line in the UK Group's control infrastructure.

Adopting the risk assessment and reporting methodology of Covéa Group Internal Audit, the team delivers high quality, insightful assurance reviews of the UK Group and helps drive operational improvements.

We are looking for someone with internal / external audit experience within the UK Property & Casualty insurance sector, gained with a large public accounting firm or within an Internal Audit department.

Audit Planning
Identify proactively and systematically, relevant changes in the market, the regulatory environment, the business strategy and evaluate their impact on audit risks
Conduct risk assessment based on internal and external information
Prepare the Internal Audit Plan for approval by Group Internal Audit and the Audit Committee, based upon the annual risk assessment and audit universe
Take overall responsibility for delivery of high quality, commercially focused audits and advisory reviews that fulfil the audit objectives, whilst managing stakeholder expectations
fieldwork including interviews, documentation analysis, testing; Ensure follow-up of internal audit recommendations
Deliver appropriate and timely reporting to Executive Management, local Audit Committee and Group Internal Audit
Internal Audit Function Monitoring
Manage the Internal Audit team, including coaching and development of staff
Monitor the key performance indicators established by Group Internal Audit and the Director of Internal Audit
Monitor external internal audit co-sourced service providers to professional standards on an ad hoc basis
Successful internal/external audit experience of the UK Property & Casualty insurance sector, gained with large public accounting firm or with Internal Audit department of carrier
Strong academic background: 2:1 degree in economics, business administration or similar
ACA, ACCA)
Strong communication skills (oral and written, including formal report writing) and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
Commercial mindset and pragmatic attitude
Collaborative, open-minded approach to building relationships and producing relevant, practicable audit conclusions and recommendations
Ability to foster an IA culture and environment focused on high performance and personal development
125,000 to £145,000 depending of experience Working hours:

At Covéa Insurance we understand that a job is more than just a 9-5, it's a big part of your life and you need to enjoy what you do.

Our employees are at the heart of our organisation and we're committed in supporting every individual to help them thrive and develop in our open and inclusive environment.

When it comes to the common misconceptions about 'dull' insurance companies, we like to think we break the mould.

We look for opportunities to celebrate everyone's successes, and we encourage our people to look after each other and give their time to support local charities that mean something to them.

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