Head of Internal Audit Job in Dublin Dublin, Dublin Ireland
Role: Head of Internal Audit
Our financial services client is recruiting for the position of Head of Internal Audit. The successful candidate will ensure control, risk management and governance systems, policies and procedures are in place.
Key Activities/Responsibilities:
- Identify opportunities for improving profitability, efficiency and controls
- Effectively cost and budget the overall Internal audit process
- Deliver Audit reports to a “fit for purpose” standard
- Bring Internal Audit Reports to an effective conclusion
- Identify internal control weaknesses and determine recommendations for improvement
- Ensure the delivery of audit files in line with recognised professional standards
- Plan and perform audit assignments using a risk based approach
- Review the adequacy of controls across key processes and make recommendations
- Assist in the prevention, detection and investigation of suspected fraudulent activity
- Identify and evaluate corporate, process, operational and project risks
- Advise on appropriate management and assurance strategies
The Candidate
- A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/etc)
- Minimum of 10 years PQE at a senior level within Internal Audit
- Banking experience at a senior level within a control environment such as Risk, Audit or Finance
- Solid understanding of risk management principles and structures
- Detailed understanding of International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Understanding of corporate governance
This role is a senior appointment and as such will command a very strong remuneration package. Interested and suitably qualified candidates should contact Alan Bluett on +353-1-6377086 or else e-mail your details to the enclosed address.