Job Summary
Morgan McKinley is delighted to be supporting a Financial Services company based in Cork who require an internal auditor to join the team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering a risk-oriented audit plan.
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Responsibilities:
* Lead or participate in small audit engagement teams, performing audit preparation and fieldwork (interviewing, work program definition, control testing, documentation review) within established targets and deadlines.
* Manage multiple audit engagements at different stages in parallel, adapting to shifting priorities.
* Appropriately document audit work in line with requirements.
* Identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities by assessing evidence and using independent judgment.
* Draft audit findings and recommendations, effectively communicating results through written reports and verbal presentations.
* Continuously follow up to ensure implementation and closure of audit recommendations.
* Represent Internal Audit at functional meetings and build strong professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
* Support line management and projects by providing audit-related consultancy on internal controls.
* Support ongoing quality improvements in audit processes and contribute to audit universe structuring, risk assessment, and planning.
* Comply with all Internal Audit related requirements, including regulatory, organizational, and professional standards.
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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 is essential.
* 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.