Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Remote - with requirement to travel to Markerstudy sites across UK 

Overview

We have an opportunity for a Senior 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, including planning, fieldwork, reporting and follow up. You will conduct internal audit work on a variety of general insurance topics, as determined by the annual audit plan, such as , 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 or other 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 narrative and flow chart form.

• Identify key risks and controls within processes and provide risk assessment.

• Perform audit testing to evaluate control design and operational effectiveness.

• Experience of leading an audit from planning stage to issuance of final report.

• Develop effective working relationships with all levels of stakeholders.

• Prepare/contribute to insightful audit reports that are clear, concise and value-add.

• Contribute purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge through sound, independent judgement.

• Undertake Follow-Up reviews on agreed actions to provide assurance to the Audit Committee that actions are implemented within the agreed timescales.

• To undertake other reasonable responsibilities and projects as required by the Group Head of Internal Audit.

• Maintain technical competence through ongoing training, continued professional development and seek development opportunities to apply new knowledge to daily work assignments.

What we are looking for:

Essential Skills

• Solid experience in Internal Audit within general insurance or financial services– either in broking, insurance or Lloyd’s; Candidates from mid-term or big 4 will also be considered.

• Education to degree level or equivalent;

• Relevant professional qualification or studying towards (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.

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;

• Able to apply a pragmatic, proportional approach;

• 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

• Remote, with travel to Markerstudy sites, as required to deliver the role. Office locations include: Kent, London, Manchester, Portsmouth,  Peterborough, Bristol and East Sussex

• Ability to travel within the UK (approximately 20%).