Audit Quality - Insurance Specialist

Michael Page Finance ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £88,000 per annum

Overview

Successful candidates will participate in reviews of the Big 4 and other audit firms, with a focus on insurance audits. Client Details Our client is a leading international audit regulator, playing a significant role internationally in the promotion and development of audit regulation. Description Successful candidates will be given responsibility for significant elements of projects relevant to the regulation of auditors with a focus on insurance audits, including: Leading/ participating in regular meetings and ongoing discussions with audit team members including senior partners for major audits and other projects. Making an assessment of the work carried out on major audits with a focus on insurance audits. Communicating findings on the individual audits reviewed to the relevant audit firms and the Audit Committee Chair. Undertaking firm-wide procedures and thematic inspections. These are wide-ranging in nature and include an assessment of the firms' processes and audit methodologies and the impact these have on audit quality. Profile The ideal candidate will have: Recent and significant experience of auditing the various types of UK insurance entities Strong technical auditing and accounting skills (including a good knowledge of IFRS) Excellent analytical skills Excellent communication skills with the confidence and the ability to engage with and, where appropriate, challenge the judgements made by senior partners and engagement teams. Job Offer Competitive remuneration packages, including 30 days annual leave plus ability to buy extra leave. Generous employer pension contribution. A strong work/life balance ethos.