Senior Internal Auditor - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - M&G plc

M&G plc

Verified Company

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly.

As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities.

To help us achieve our vision we're looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Role Context:

Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance function that is critical to meeting our business ambitions whilst also protecting the interests of our customers by ensuring that the internal control, risk and governance frameworks are always fit for purpose.

We look beyond financial risks and statements to consider wider issues such as the organisation's reputation, growth, its impact on the environment and the way we treat our customers and employees.

As an Audit Assignment team member and occasional leader, you will be helping to deliver meaningful improvements across the business by engaging with stakeholders to identify risk and control improvements across a range of different business functions; helping you develop an understanding of the business as well as building confidence & presentation skills through exposure to Senior Management.

This is a key role in the Internal Audit function for those with at least three years' experience in financial services or internal / external audit.

The role is intended to bring the role holder up to the level where they have:

- a high level of understanding in the workings of both a Financial Services Group and an Internal Audit function.
- a good understanding of the behaviours required to succeed in a respectful workplace where teamwork is essential.
- an ability to quickly assess key IT processes and identify technical risks and deficiencies / inefficiencies inherent within them.
- an ability to plan and undertake complete audit assignments with mínimal supervision.
- an ability to articulate effectively both orally and in writing with mínimal correction needed; and,
- confidence to challenge assumptions and articulate findings to senior stakeholders.

To succeed you will need to demonstrate the following qualities:

be eager to learn, to take on new challenges, and to take ownership of your work.

- be able to build relationships to work collaboratively.
- be able to challenge, be challenged, and to value and respect the views of others.
- be willing to share your knowledge and ideas and ask for help when you need it.
- be able to lead and motivate others.
- be able to review and process information quickly; and,
- be able to communicate clearly to meet the needs of your audience.

Your main responsibilities will include:
Planning & Risk Assessment

Attending and running meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of IT processes and controls.
Coordinating the collation and review of information in the areas of the audit for which you are responsible to help identify key technical risks and scope areas.
Preparing elements of the key planning documentation such as audit planning memorandum, risk and control matrix including testing strategies as directed and required in accordance with the requirements of the Internal Audit Standards Manual.
Update TeamMate+ records of processes, activity and risk as directed / required.

Audit Performance

Travelling to different sites when necessary to meet relevant staff and review documents and information.
Take responsibility for the design and performance of Technology (including IT infrastructure) and Security audit testing across different business/operational areas as directed / required.
Producing and maintaining audit files and working papers to a consistently high standard in accordance with the requirements of the Internal Audit Standards Manual.
Treating the personal data of our customers, employees and other individuals lawfully and in accordance with current Data Protection laws, and other related legislation.

Audit Reporting

Discussing the results of audit testing and any resultant observations with stakeholders and/or the Field Manager on the audit assignment.
Raising exceptions to inform observations and/or drafting observations to a very good standard in line with the requirements of the Internal Audit Standards Manual for inclusion in the draft report with mínimal correction required.
Proposing ratings for issues raised, and in some cases the overall report, in line with the requirements of the Internal Audit Standards Manual.
Where required; drafting other elements of final reporting such as summary and appendices to a good standard in line with the re