Internal Audit Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and / or perform internal audits in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan. This will involve interviewing staff and clients, gathering evidence, analysing processes and procedures and producing audit reports which clearly describe findings and associated recommendations. In line with professional internal audit standards.
• Assist in managing audits (end-to-end) being performed as part of the Annual Audit Plan by co-sourced partners - liaising with co-source providers, Asta Group employees and managed syndicates as necessary. 
• Monitor the progress of agreed actions arising from finalised audits, to verify these have been implemented satisfactorily (and escalate potential issues to management where appropriate).
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring informative and timely reporting to both management and the various Audit Committee’s which Internal Audit report into, on matters of governance, risk management and internal control. May be required to present and respond to Audit Committee, senior management and client queries. 
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in maintaining the documented audit universe and drafting of an annual audit plan (that is aligned to the key risks and strategic priorities of the business).
• Support the Head of IA in maintaining and continuously improving the IA methodology and processes, including committee reporting.
• Co-operate with other managers involved in corporate governance, compliance and risk management functions to ensure effective coordination of all assurance functions both during the formulation of annual assurance plans and on an ongoing basis. 

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Clear understanding of IIA Professional Standards and latest industry approaches and apply these to all audits.
• Demonstrable experience in the London insurance market, including Lloyd’s syndicates is ideal, though not a requirement.
• Good level of commercial awareness, and previous exposure to working with other risk assurance teams, an advantage.
• Professional accountancy / audit qualification, desirable though not a requirement.
• Effective report writing skills and ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely in writing.
• IT (Microsoft Office) and the ability to adapt to the use of other appropriate IT tools as necessary.

Job Benefits

• 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
• Generous holiday allowance that increases with service

• Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
• Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
• Subsidised gym or sports club membership

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

• Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
• Life assurance and income protection
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes