Head of Audit
Head of Audit, Ireland
Join Zurich’s Group Audit team and be part of a global community dedicated to keeping Zurich safe. With over 250 colleagues from 33 nationalities, we work as one global team striving for excellence and creating the best function for our company, our people, and our communities.
We embrace and leverage the diverse skills our team brings to provide valuable insights to our stakeholders. We have a real passion for high performance, collaboration, and experimentation, as we aim to push boundaries and set new standards for our profession. This includes all our people driving value from data and enhancing their work through AI.
This is a hybrid role. The role may be available part-time or full time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.
Your Role & Responsibilities
The Head of Audit, Ireland is a Pre-Approval Controlled Function for Zurich Life (ZLAP) (PCF-13). In this position you will be required to fulfil duties associated with the Senior Executive Accountability Regime (SEAR) to comply with regulatory requirements and expectations. The role also includes acting as the Key Function Holder for Internal Audit for ZLAP’s pension trustee subsidiary companies and fulfills Head of Audit duties for the P&C branch of our European company ZIE A.G.
You will be responsible for audit activities across Ireland, with a direct reporting line to the Regional Audit Lead and a matrix reporting line to the Ireland CEO to ensure full engagement with the strategic actions and plans of the local Senior Leadership Team.
In this role, you will be expected to use and co-develop leading audit practices to continuously improve the Ireland risk based dynamic audit plan and be accountable for the high-quality delivery of this plan. You will positively influence the business risk and control environment through a combination of reporting at the Ireland Risk & Control Committees, Board Audit Committee, Executive Committee, and any other key management fora, as well as developing strong working relationships with the Ireland CEO, ZLAP CEO, ZLAP Board, Executives, and Senior Management. Building an open and constructive relationship with the regulators is essential.
You will initially build and then lead the local audit team (c.6 FTEs). You will have a unique opportunity to create your own team locally with initial resource support from existing Group Audit teams to fulfil our local audit plans. It will be your responsibility to ensure that the team has the skills and seniority necessary to effectively deliver the audit plan. As a senior leader in Group Audit, you will implement and drive strategic priorities and co-create a leading audit function utilizing Data Analytics, AI, and Agile methods. You will be expected to role model and deliver while fostering a positive culture and driving an environment of continuous growth.
Your Skills and Experience
* Chartered Accountant, CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent. An MBA or equivalent is a plus.
* Proven track record in financial services or insurance, with the ability to influence executive and senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated success in dealing with external stakeholders, including the CBI or other regulators.
* Extensive experience in auditing, with comprehensive knowledge of audit methodologies, including the application of data analytics, to achieve impactful and insightful results.
* Strong understanding of Life and P&C insurance.
* People Management capability.
* Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to organize teams, prioritize tasks, and guide and coach the team to deliver high-quality results on time.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Who we are?
Zurich is a strong Global brand with a market leading presence in Ireland - more than 75 million customers globally place their trust in our products and services. Our 63,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 200 countries to understand and protect themselves from risk. To deliver our services, we offer our employees flexible working models and interesting opportunities for further training & development.
Additional Information
Your primary work location will be Dublin – Blackrock and occasional travel may be required to other Zurich locations. Given the global nature of the Group Audit Function, we might have interviews and onboarding partly remotely, leveraging digital technologies and tools. You will receive more information as you progress in your journey with us.
Employing Entity: ZIC.
Closing date for applications is the 25th of April 2025. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.
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