Audit Senior

MS Amlin ,
London, Greater London
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Purpose To support the CIA by delivering high quality risk-based audit services across the businesses (benchmarked against the standards of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) and by providing independent opinion and assurance on the strength of the control framework and the effectiveness of business risk management. To support the CIA in maintaining good relationships with key business stakeholders during audits. Dimensions * Deliver a range of audits ensuring the work performed is comprehensive in scope, appropriately scheduled and resourced and of demonstrably high quality. * Deliver audits on time and to agreed budgets, present to business management and agree commercially viable audit recommendations and business actions to address areas of risk and failures in the control framework. * Assist in managing key stakeholder relationships during the completion of audits. Key Result Areas Audit Execution. Ensure that all audit work is delivered to high quality standards in line within the approved audit milestones, IA's operating procedures and methodologies. Relationship Management. Work with the Audit Managers, Senior Audit Manager and Head of Audit to ensure that there is an effective process in place which results in the regular and meaningful interaction with the key business stakeholders across the Group. Influence business stakeholders to embed risk management practices, thereby enhancing internal control practices and improving the overall strength of their control framework through the delivery of high quality audit reports and focused audit opinions. The Operating Environment and Context of the Job MS Amlin operates an Internal Audit model, with a central team providing internal audit services across the Group, both on behalf of subsidiary boards and the plc Board and Audit Committee. Resources are maintained within the central IA team based in London to deliver an approved rolling Audit Plan. The Plan is prioritised on the basis of risk and through this Plan, IA is able to audit MS Amlin's key operations, risks and business activities and opine on the strength of the control framework. Where specialist audit expertise is required, IA may from time to time use the co-sourced resources from outside the department or firm. The Audit Senior's primary responsibilities are to assist the CIA in ensuring that a quality Internal Audit service is provided to the Group through timely delivery and the effective use of both internal and external resources. General Description of Job-Holder Technically competent auditor with good industry and audit experience. Can effectively manage a variety of simultaneous audit tasks. Can plan and co-ordinate audit work and ensure that it meets the required quality standards. Good communicator, both internally and externally to business management level. Ability to resolve conflict and expedite the finalisation of audit output. Good understanding of insurance business and the Lloyd's environment. Holds or is working towards an Insurance, Accountancy or Internal Audit related professional qualification Key Competencies: In each category, the key competencies held by the typical, fully effective job holder are: Behavioural Negotiation & Influencing Communication Assertiveness & Confidence Enthusiasm & Initiative Teamwork Professionalism Technical Audit Methodology & Scope Analytical Review Controls Evaluation Testing Methodology IT Skills Business Knowledge Management Performance People Leadership Key Interactions: * Chief Internal Auditor * Head of Audit * Senior Audit Manager * Audit Manager * Internal Audit team * Senior Divisional and Business Unit management * Personal network

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