Internal Auditor - Sevenoaks, United Kingdom - Markerstudy

Markerstudy

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Sevenoaks, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:

Company Name:
Markerstudy Group Limited

Role Name:
Internal Auditor

Reports to:
Internal Audit Manager

Location:
Hybrid - WFH and travel to all MSG offices in UK

Your role at a glance:

***We have an opportunity for an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit Department reporting into the Internal Audit Manager. You will perform audit assignments in accordance with Markerstudy's internal audit methodology, this includes planning, fieldwork, reporting 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 be working closely with the Internal Audit Manager to provide independent and objective assurance to senior management, the Board and Audit Committee.

Relevant general insurance and/or financial services experience is required and you should be a self-starter ready to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities:

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.
Experience of contributing/leading an audit from planning stage to issuance of final report.
Develop effective working relationships with all levels of stakeholders.
Prepare/contribute insightful audit reports that are clear, concise and valueadd.
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 Group Head of Internal Audit.

Qualifications:

Essential Skills
***- At least one year general insurance/financial services Internal Audit experience - either in broking, insurance or Lloyd's;

Education to degree level or equivalent;
Achieved a relevant professional qualification or studying towards (Part Qualified) (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 cando 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.

Desirable Skills

Sound business acumen;
Highly developed investigative skills;
Developed ability to deal with all levels of staff; and
Experience of working in a fast moving and entrepreneurial environment.

Personal Qualities

Strong influencing and negotiating skills;
Works well under pressure;
Attention to detail; and
Act as an ambassador for the department in promoting the value of work undertaken whenever possible.

General

Hybrid working arrangements, this is flexible and dependent on audit assignment. Typically working from home and attending the office as required for meetings etc.
Office locations: Sevenoaks, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Portsmouth and Peterborough; and
Ability to travel within the UK (approximately 20%).