Audit Manager

The Opportunity

As the Internal Audit Manager employed by Allianz plc, you will have responsibility for developing a risk based internal audit universe and plan, overseeing delivery of the plan through management of team members, and reporting audit results and insights. The primary company you will provide IA services to will be Darta Saving Life Assurance DAC (“AZ Darta”).   Periodically you will also be involved with audits in Allianz plc (“AZI”). AZ Darta outsource their internal audit activity to Allianz plc

You will report to the Head of Internal Audit

The successful candidate will be instrumental in the execution of the approved internal audit plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a range of reviews including audits, major business project support, continuous assessment, and communicating the results of assignments to the appropriate senior business unit management;
• Manage a small sized team of Internal Audit professionals that delivers audit reports, in accordance with Internal audit and regulatory standards;
• Ensure that the departmental plans are being effectively implemented through appropriate design, focus, direction and control of individual audit assignments;
• Complete the annual audit planning process in conjunction with the Head of IA;
• Timely monitoring and escalation, if required, of the implementation of recommendations;
• Develop and maintain relationships with senior management and key stakeholders across the business and Group
• 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; and
• Keep up-to-date on all relevant industry changes and successfully complete assigned training requirements necessary to maintain relevance.

Key Requirements / Skills & Experience

We’re interested in versatile people with the ability to take on new responsibilities and listen to auditees to get things done. We’re not just looking for a general auditor or accountant — we are interested in people with the ability to build relationships, negotiate and think in unique and creative new ways, and a strong willingness to learn and contribute to the growth of the team

Essential

• 5 – 8 years of professional experience in an audit related-role within a regulated financial services environment;
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting and/or other appropriate academic major, as well as ACA or ACCA certification;
• Strong understanding of Financial Services, back-office operational areas, risk, compliance and controls testing;
• In-depth experience and knowledge of audit process and methodologies;
• Thorough understanding of risk assessment of internal control environments;
• Experience of communicating successfully with senior and executive management;
• Strong knowledge of IIA standards;
• Proficient in both working with and interpreting data;
• Experience of agile auditing is desirable; and
• Experience of auditing in general insurance or life assurance businesses is advantageous.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Strong interpersonal communication skills;

Allianz plc. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

75990 | Audit | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Ireland | 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 race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under appliable local laws and regulations.

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