Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

The Role

Internal Audit is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to help Howden Group and its entities accomplish its strategic objectives by bringing a detailed, focused approach to evaluate and improve the efficiency of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal Audit reports functionally to the Howden Group Audit Committee and administratively to the Group CRO.

The goal of our function is not to find fault, but to help management and the businesses succeed in delivering their objectives successfully. We accomplish this by utilising our diverse range of skillsets to challenge the status quo and bring insight and value alongside our core assurance work.

Role Based in: Madrid, Spain

Key Responsibilities

Delivery of a range of diverse internal audits from within the Group Audit plan; assessing business processes and risks and evaluating internal controls to provide an independent appraisal of the internal control environment. Recommendations to improve processes and controls, and contribution towards greater business efficiency will be key outcomes. Dependent on the size and complexity of each audit assignment, audits will be delivered alongside one or more members of the team and in some instances solely.

Creating and maintaining positive relationships with key partners within the business, including Senior Management.

Taking part in various other audit activities such as monitoring the status of management corrective action plans, contributing to risk assessment, updating various management reports sent to executive management / Audit Committee, etc.

Contributing to the continual improvement of the function through innovation and efficiency, including challenging current methods.

Training and development will be fully supported, but driven by the candidate, ensuring that skills and expertise remain current and can add value.

This role requires travel globally, mostly in Europe and occasionally Middle East and LatAm. Travel to other locations may be required if business needs arise. As a guide only, we would estimate 30-40% travel.

Skills and abilities

Strong organisational skills with excellent time management.

Strong written and oral English language skills, plus proficiency in Spanish (both written and spoken to business level). Ability to speak Italian would also be beneficial although not required.

Ability to demonstrate credibility and generate rapport in dealings with stakeholders of all levels.

Good level of business understanding and the ability to empathise with auditees and identify pragmatic solutions which address identified risks; strong negotiating and influencing skills.

Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel; experience in data analytics viewed favourably.

Highly motivated and proactive self-starter; co-operative and encouraging teammate.

Knowledge and Experience

Professional qualification within either finance/business or the insurance industry would be highly advantageous.

Consistent track record within an internal or external audit environment evidencing strong performance in conducting high-quality audit work, and delivering high-quality findings and reports.

Experience in presenting and communicating information in a logical, professional and objective manner, and handling discussions to successfully build consensus and drive forward-looking actions.

Solid understanding of technical auditing concepts, and internal control systems.

Previous Insurance / Reinsurance industry experience, including regulatory requirements would be a significant advantage.

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