Internal Auditor - Home based role

My client are a leading and fast expanding insurance company with over 50 legal entities and operations spread across the UK. Heading into a period of expansion, we are assisting with the hire of a home based internal auditor to join the existing team.

You will be working alongside a Senior Auditor and the Head of Internal Audit.

Responsibilities will include:

Assisting in the planning process of audits, including scoping, preliminary fact gathering and reviewing materials received;

Ensuring we obtain a detailed understanding of our businesses operations, key risks and controls alongside major systems and procedures and be able to document this;

Conducting interviews with key stakeholders and preparing notes for review;

Evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls to ensure they manage risks effectively;

Identifying and proposing actions that will help in rectifying weak controls; and

Working with the management team on projects and any ad-hoc requirements

The client is seeking someone who has previous internal audit experience from a financial services background, or someone with understanding of risks and controls - possibly from a compliance or controls assurance background with insurance experience . Personality is key for this team and strong communication skills are critical.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to add value and make an impression as this role is highly visible within the organisation. The team is expanding and so this position may become more senior in time and so offers also offers a strong future career path.

Applicants must be in the UK and able to work without sponsorship to be considered for this role.