Senior Internal Auditor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Fitness & Probity Classification: CF2

Role Type: Permanent

Position Reports To: Internal Audit Manager

Department: Internal Audit

Location: AGL Headquarters, Maple House, Blackrock, Dublin

Main Purpose Of Job:

Work closely with the Internal Audit Manager to develop and execute audit programs in accordance with internal audit policies, procedures, methodologies, regulatory requirements and IIA Standards. Provide input and assist in the identification of relevant risks and regulatory requirements for incorporation as part of our audit scope and work programs.

Key Performance Measures:

• Interact with staff and business unit management to obtain an understanding of relevant risks, controls and processes;
• Assist in communicating and discussing findings with business unit management;
• Continually seek new ways to make the best use of data as part of the audit process including to inform our understanding of risks, test controls and provide key insights to the business;
• Assist in developing audit reports which identify deficiencies and underlying root causes; provide recommendations to mitigate/address deficiencies while adding value to the business;
• Developing process narrative, audit programs and test procedures for assigned projects;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct audit fieldwork within defined timelines, scope etc., while communicating progress and escalating any issues encountered in a timely manner;
• Assist in creating quarterly Internal Audit Report for the Board Audit Committee and;
• Keep up to date on all relevant industry changes and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance.

This job description shall not limit the duties which may be assigned to this role. The successful candidate shall be required to perform on a temporary or permanent basis such additional or different duties that the Company may reasonably assign to them from time-to-time.

Key Customers:

Internal: The AGL Audit Committee and Board of Directors, The AGL Senior Management Team.

External:The Allianz Group Audit Function, The Central Bank of Ireland

Business Competencies:

Education & qualifications

• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major
• ACA or ACCA certification is desirable

Professional Competence

• 3+ years of professional experience in an audit related role within a regulated financial services environment
• Strong understanding of Financial Services, back-office operational areas, risk, compliance and controls testing.

Product and Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of IIA standards
• Experience of agile auditing is desirable

Commercial Awareness

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Clear understanding of business needs

Personal Competencies:

Personal Impact

• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation

Intellectual Effectiveness

• Proficient in both working with and interpreting data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Communications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Dealing with People

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization

FITNESS &PROBITY

Conduct to be honest, ethical and to act with integrity

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity

Financial Soundness

• Demonstrate financial soundness

82370 | Audit | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Life | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. 
We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in.
We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
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