Senior Auditor

AXIS Capital ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. Key Responsibilities: * Participation in IA team meetings contributing to overall group risk assessments * Walkthroughs of business processes * Execution and summarizing results of internal control testing (including SOX) * Utilizing data analysis techniques to test controls * Identification and assessment of testing exceptions and articulating risk exposure with management * Presentation of audit findings to management through status updates and closing meetings * Proficient use of automated work papers and other department / company tools * Maintenance of internal audit competency through ongoing professional development Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: * ACA or CA qualification and experience in external audit * Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance * Demonstrate high integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality * Be a self-starter * Demonstrate independent thought leadership and be able to operate and respond positively within a supervision model * Have the ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in written correspondence/reports * Interact effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings, one-on-one or in groups * Ability to assimilate, analyse, and summarise information in order to come to a conclusion * Able to organise and prioritise daily work * Ability to influence individuals and groups with structured, non-confrontational argument * An attention to detail * Requires intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that will include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook