Senior Audit Consultant Job in London, London Uk

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor to join an expanding Audit and Compliance function within a very well established and leading insurance provider based in Central London. Your role will be to report into the head of function and interact with senior stakeholders across the business.

Role
Management in maintaining and improving the internal control within the group in accordance with business risk.
Ensure that external legislation and regulations, (eg FSA, Money Laundering/Proceeds of Crime, Data Protection, Health Safety) and other general business compliance procedures are adhered to. Undertake all aspects of audit assignments, as part of a team or independently, from planning to reporting and follow-up of issues. Evaluate effectiveness of accounting procedures and operating systems and controls.
Meet with management to discuss audit results
Make recommendations based on the results.
Work closely with IT audit consultants to gain knowledge of the company policy

Ideally you will be-:
A qualified Auditor - Newly qualified with up to 2/3 years PQE
Preference given to an Internal Auditor who has worked within Insurance/Financial Services.
OR
An external Auditor who has audited Insurance/brokerage firms/financial services.
Strong knowledge of audit procedures, including risk driven audit planning techniques and audit methodology
Demonstrate a clear understanding of the principles and application of good corporate governance, business and operational risk and control processes and procedures
Knowledge of the principles, procedures and techniques of accounting and financial records and transactions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships and should be able to work within a team as well as individually in a proactive way.
Excellent communication skills.