Function Enablement Internal Audit F/M

The role

Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, Functional Enablement supports the execution of audit projects in a risk-anticipating audit culture by creating and developing instruments for alignment, planning, implementation, reporting and controlling of audit activities, in cooperation with the Audit Management Team members, other Allianz functions and audit clients. Functional Enablement provides an integrated organizational framework for the Internal Audit function across all regions. This includes identification of business/industry and regulatory developments, driving related change within the global IA team, and continuously improving consistent application of standards and methodology.  Add value to the Function and Company through a strong advisory role and the sharing of best practices.

Main tasks

Strategy & Planning

• Ensure that statutory, regulatory and Allianz Group requirements relevant to the internal audit function are properly implemented. 
• Anticipate industry developments and subsequently maintain and optimize the audit framework, searching for ways to simplify and industrialize related processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate the yearly planning process of Internal Audit, through the development of the annual internal audit plan as well as the long-term planning following Allianz Trade Internal Audit and Group Audit standards.
• Challenge the annual risk assessment as well as the annual global internal audit plan draft to ensure adequate coverage of risks and management concerns.
• Anticipate trends, share best practice, and transfer this knowledge to the global Internal Audit team. Develop, plan, and implement projects for the Global Head of Internal Audit, also in co-operation with the Internal Audit teams.

Quality and Process Management

• Execute tasks in a cost-effective, efficient, quality- and time-conscious manner.
• Ensure efficient but client-oriented audit activity reporting in form and substance for Executive Boards, Committees, regulators and for all periodic department reporting.
• Support and challenge auditors in ensuring sound and comprehensive and consistent audit result documentation based on internal audit standards and work programs; maintain an elevated standard of audit reports with regards to content and form.

Relationship Management

• Reports on audit activities to internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain professional connections with internal audit functional enablement teams and team members globally.
• Liaise with Allianz Group Audit, other Allianz Group functions, and support an open and constructive work environment.

Training & Development

• Continuously improve and promote knowledge management.
• Ensure up-to date and meaningful onboarding documentation.
• Create and conduct trainings for New Joiners.

Profile

• Minimum 6-10 years professional experience in internal/external audit.
• Several years’ experience in finance, insurance, asset management, IT, risk management or similar.
• University degree in economics, business administration or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge in audit methodology, including risk assessment and report writing.
• Audit certification (CIA, CFA, CISA or similar) is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in project management and high level of integrity.
• Excellent command of English (written/spoken), other languages are a plus.
• Capacity to navigate diverse interactions within a global context, including assertively challenging when needed.
• pro-active and committed working style.
• Fast learning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal responsibly with all levels of management and staff.

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100196 | Audit | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Trade | Full-Time | Permanent

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