Senior Internal Auditor

Job description

Location: Guildford (Hybrid)

Salary:  Dep on exp + benefits 

Who we are

Allianz is a global insurance company serving across 70 different countries, but from the very first day you join our team you’ll know that your contributions are valued. We offer world class learning and career development opportunities, while we celebrate an inclusive culture.

 

Role Description   

This is an exciting time to join a high-performing Internal Audit team that is part of a Global audit community. As we continue to evolve our team, we are looking for an individual who can deliver high-quality assurance work and support the ongoing development of Internal Audit. You will collaborate with colleagues on an internal audit portfolio as well as developing and implementing activities to enhance and maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function.

The role is well suited to individuals who are inquisitive and energetic. Success in the role is driven by the individual’s ability to actively engage with colleagues and business stakeholders in order to perform risk-based audits that deliver on our objective of having meaningful impact and influence to the business, and foster our culture of real-time coaching and collaboration amongst and across the team.

 

About You  

Key Responsibilities

·  Perform audit planning, deliver audit fieldwork, which may include use of data analytics, contribute to drafting and finalising audit outcomes and reports, and follow up on recommendations.
·  Work with your audit team to agree objectives and timelines for each audit and regularly monitoring progress.
·  Prepare audit files, supporting working papers and draft and final reports within agreed timescales and quality standards with Internal Audit Management.
·  Work with your audit team to deliver and communicate audit results and develop practical recommendations that address root causes and mitigate risks.
·  Contribute to the development, innovation and growth of our internal audit strategy and support on functional development activities.

 

Essential Skills

·  Extensive experience in internal audit, 2nd line assurance or business operations, including working knowledge of data analytics and awareness of existing and emerging insurance risks and regulations.
·  Able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver audits and non-audit activities.
·  Completed or working towards a professional qualification in internal audit, accountancy or another relevant discipline.
·  Excellent oral and written communication.
·  Confidence to liaise with and influence staff and management at all levels.
·  Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with a working knowledge or awareness of data analytics.

Desirable Skills

·  Any experience in the following areas would also be welcome but is not essential to apply: Finance/ Accounting, Conduct Risk/ Regulatory Environment, Commercial Insurance or Change/Programme Assurance.  

 

What We Will Offer You   

 

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including: 

 

·  Flexible buy/sell holiday options 
·  Hybrid working. 
·  Annual performance related bonus 
·  Contributory pension scheme 
·  Development days 
·  A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car,  home and pet 
·  Retail discounts  

Our Ways of Working  

Do you need some flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.  

Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.  

Diversity & Inclusion  

At Allianz, we prioritize diversity and inclusion, demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer. 

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success. 

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements. 

Offer an Interview Scheme - As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the role.  To apply under the Offer an Interview scheme, please let us know when you apply by contacting our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. 

Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk  

resourcingGI@allianz.co.uk  

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