Job Description:
Morgan McKinley is delighted to be supporting a Financial Services company based in Cork who require an internal auditor to join their team.
You will report directly to the Chief Internal Auditor, playing a critical role in delivering a risk-oriented audit plan.
Your responsibilities include leading or participating in small audit engagement teams, performing audit preparation and fieldwork, managing multiple audit engagements, documenting audit work, identifying control weaknesses, drafting audit findings, and representing Internal Audit at functional meetings.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead or participate in small audit engagement teams
* Perform audit preparation and fieldwork (interviewing, work program definition, control testing, documentation review)
* Manage multiple audit engagements at different stages in parallel
* Adapt to shifting priorities within established targets and deadlines
* Audit Documentation: Appropriately document audit work in line with requirements
* Control Weaknesses Identification: Identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities by assessing evidence and using independent judgment
* Audit Findings Drafting: Draft audit findings and recommendations
* Audit Reporting: Effectively communicate results through written reports and verbal presentations
* Follow-up: Continuously follow up to ensure implementation and closure of audit recommendations
* Representative Roles: Represent Internal Audit at functional meetings and build strong professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
* Support to Line Management: Support line management and projects by providing audit-related consultancy on internal controls
* Quality Improvement: Support ongoing quality improvements in audit processes and contribute to audit universe structuring, risk assessment, and planning
* Regulatory Compliance: Comply with all Internal Audit related requirements, including regulatory, organizational, and professional standards
* Knowledge Development: Build and maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements
* Training and Guidance: Provide or assist in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit colleagues
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in internal and/or external auditing, preferably within a Big Four company or similar
* Strong knowledge of the financial sector and the investment funds industry
* Knowledge of investment fund custody and settlement business, processes, and systems is an advantage
* Knowledge of relevant banking and fund industry laws and regulations is an advantage
* Experience in data analytics and project management are advantageous
* Professional certifications (CIA, CRMA, FRM, CPA, CAMS) are advantageous
* Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills
* Diplomatic with a tenacious approach to completing tasks
* Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
* Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory; French and/or German language skills are an advantage