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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client which is a prestigious International financial services sector at a time of high growth. They are looking for an academically strong big four trained Internal Audit Specialist to join the business.

Reporting into the South African Office this role will be a �hands on� position, you will responsible for the full internal audit function across the group of companies. Key duties and responsibilities will include;

� Provide guidance to staff (including the South African based internal auditors) during the execution of all audit tasks.
� Quality assurance over audits executed.
� Attend audit committee meetings on behalf of the Internal Audit Manager
� Assist with the preparation of Audit Committee reports for the Group companies within the UK.
� Assisting with the preparation of the annual audit plan for the various companies within the UK.
� Execution of audits (control adequacy and control effectiveness reviews) - the focus is on the more technical and/ or "first time"audits)
� Maintaining relationships with management of the various companies in the UK (including businesses where no audit work is currently being performed).
� Potentially assist with other technical audits elsewhere in the Group, time permitting.
� Maintaining relationships with external auditors of the various companies in the UK.
The successful candidate will possess a technically strong background and be able to demonstrate a high level of commercial and technical aptitude. It is essential you will be ACA Qualified, ideally from the Big Four

Requirements for the role are as follows:

� Relevant auditing qualification with a minimum of 5 years� experience of auditing in life insurance and investment management industries is a strong preference for a qualified Chartered Accountant.
� Have high levels of auditing skills (preferably Big4 articles with some managerial experience post articles).
� Overall understanding of life insurance and the operations of life insurers, including the Actuarial and Financial Reporting processes.
� Overall understanding of investment management (Asset/ Wealth management knowledge would be an advantage).
� Understand the objectives and basic process flow of major business processes.
� Working knowledge of IFRS, specifically an understanding of financial reporting processes and controls.
� Understand the UK Investment regulations and the roles of the PRA and FCA.
� Understand the South African prudential regulatory regime, specifically SAM reporting.
� Understand all IIA standards and practice advisories as it relates to assignment execution.
� Ability to effectively use the basic functionality of the technology commonly used.
� Understand the objectives and basic process flow of major business processes.



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