Title: Lead Internal Auditor

Salary: 60,000 - 65,000, 15% annual bonus, pension, study support etc

Location: Bristol

We are currently recruiting for a fantastic Insurance client based in Bristol for a Lead Internal Auditor that has experience of mentoring or managing staff and is looking to step into a manager role on a full time basis. This person will ideally be based 5 days a week in the office but hybrid could be considered for the right person. They will have responsibility of managing a team of 3 based overseas while also being hands on with the internal auditing themself. Some travel will be involved.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and/or lead financial/operational audits and project/program reviews to identify and evaluate key operational risks and effectiveness of related controls. Provide quality audit engagements through effective planning, fieldwork (detailed and efficient interviews and control testing), insightful audit findings, and timely draft reports.Execute audit procedures including leading interviews, requesting, reviewing and analysing evidence, and documenting test steps in detailed, well-supported work papers.Ensure procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied with.Ensure deficiencies are added and tracked on CAS' Audit software, TeamMate, and corrective actions plans properly address audit recommendations with adequate remediation timelines. Provide regular status updates to management communicating progress on corrective action implementation.Link gaps identified in business systems and processes, financial accounting systems and IT, SOX/JSOX controls, investigations, and contracts analysed to business risks. Evaluate, quantify, and prioritise gaps in terms of current impact and future risk exposure (materiality and likelihood).Partner with process owners on corrective action activities related to non-compliances and process improvement (i.e., share leading practices, collaborate to identify pragmatic solutions), promoting the role of Corporate Audit Services as a Strategic Business Partner.Assist in the annual enterprise risk assessment and any quarterly business risk review processes.Drive continuous improvement and innovation in CAS processes and client service. Monitor changes in the industry, SEC/GAAP, COSO guidelines, and ensure leading practices are incorporated into CAS' frameworks and approach.Qualifications/Experience

Experience of managing an audit team or acted as a mentor and now ready to step up (Essential)ACCA, ACA or CIMA Qualified (Essential)Hands on internal auditing experience (Essential)Accounting experience (Ideal)CIA qualified or about to qualify (Ideal)Familiar with SOX compliance (Ideal)Insurance or Financial Services experience (Ideal)Would accept applications from Internal Audit Manager, Audit Manager, Lead Auditor, Senior Auditor, Lead Internal Auditor, Senior Internal Auditor other similar titles.