Senior Auditor
- Location:
-
Dorking (RH4) jobs
- Salary:
- £45000 - £50000 per annum + excellent benefits
- Company:
- Carlisle Managed Solutions
- Job type:
- Permanent jobs
- Date posted:
- 10/11/2009 09:41
- Job id:
- 45900654
- Contact:
- Simonne Mawdsley
- Ref:
- Totaljobs/23214
About This Role
This is your chance to work for a leading international financial services player. The company's accolades to date include a number of industry awards, we have also been an Investor in People since 1999. Our service is down to our people, which is why we offer the kind of benefits to ensure they progress, both personally and professionally.
This is an exciting opportunity where you will lead internal audits and be a team member on larger audits. You will be responsible for full completion (planning, execution, wrap up and follow-up) of audits and the production of audit reports in line with agreed standards.
Responsibilities
Planning and Execution:
Lead audits (or elements of larger audits) - plan, arrange and conduct fieldwork and complete these to required time and quality standards; organise and conduct planning and close out meetings.
Gather and assess relevant information in all work areas efficiently and objectively.
Demonstrate deepening technical skills and knowledge of audit methodologies and tools and an understanding of the specialist division to which you are assigned (where appropriate).
Take responsibility for establishing and working towards achieving internal audit and personal development objectives.
Relationship Management:
Establish and maintain effective client relationships.
Act as prime client interface during audits and understand client requirements to factor into planning and risk assessment activities.
Assess the impact that suggested control enhancements raised may have elsewhere in the division and Group, identifying opportunities to transfer 'controls' best practice around the Group.
Act in a professional manner to enhance the reputation of Internal Audit across the Group.
Dimensions:
Group wide role crossing divisions and territories.
Influencing stakeholders with income and budget responsibilities of up to £50 million.
Relationship management with managers across divisions.
Willingness to travel and work away from home is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
A sound working knowledge of computer software (Word / Excel etc) is required.
Ability to discuss and challenge business plans, strategies with management of Business Unit.
Successful candidates will demonstrate sound decision-making, forward thinking and good judgement skills.
Ability to take on the work of more senior audit staff and deputise for them at meetings and forums is also desired.
Relationship Management.
Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
A team player working and interacting with all members of the internal audit team.
Able to build and develop meaningful two-way relationships with senior stakeholders internally and externally.
Ability to achieve cross- functional support and collaboration on internal projects as well as audit activity.
An excellent communicator with first class communication and reasoning skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to construct arguments in an organised and structured fashion.
Experience and Qualifications
Knowledge and practical experience of Insurance / Investment Management / Financial Services industry.
A knowledge of internal audit methodologies and processes is beneficial together with previous exposure to risk and control concepts.
Some demonstrable audit experience.
Willingness to travel and work away from home is required.
Experience of building relationships and influencing senior management.
Educated to degree status 2:1 minimum in a relevant subject.
Post degree experience working in a corporate environment.
Accountancy or internal audit qualifications.
