Internal Audit Investment Management - Big 4

Summary

This Big 4 Investment Management Internal Audit team specialises has a wide variety of clients in the Private Equity and Hedge Fund spaces, as well as the traditional Asset Managers.



Client Details

Big 4 firm. London office.


Description

This Big 4 firm is looking individuals to join the London team to perform internal audits and, depending on experience, manage internal audit engagements.

Services comprise the following:
*Co-sourced Internal Audit Services
*Outsourced Internal Audit Services
*Reviews of the effectiveness of Internal Audit functions (general or targeted)
*Control and process reviews

The successful candidates will also have the opportunity to become involved in a range of Advisory assignments currently provided to the Investment Management sector. Recent projects have included transaction advisory support, controls reviews, Internal Audit support, Regulatory consulting and other technical advice. You will also be expected to assist with the technical and business development initiatives within the team.

Responsibilities

This role will have responsibility for:
*Liaising with Investment Management Clients to assess relevant Business and Audit Risks, devise testing programmes, execute testing, draft and agree findings with Client management and draft Internal Audit reports
*Managing audit engagements, performing overall Business Risk assessments, devise audit plans, coordinate staffing for audit engagements, and managing all other aspects of client liaison, reporting to a Senior Manager, Director or Partner
*Conducting Internal Audit work and reviews from start to finish (including preparation, fieldwork and reporting) on behalf of a number of clients to assess efficiency and effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and efficiency of operations, in addition to other potential controls-based Risk Management and Governance projects



Profile

A successful candidate will possess the following:
*Experience in Investment Management, either as part of a Financial Services institution or in an Advisory /Business Consulting organisation
*A proven track record and solid experience of working within, or providing services to, the Internal Audit department of a financial services organisation, preferably in the Investment Management arena
*Experience with, and an understanding of how, IT risks are factored into an Audit approach
*Experience of field managing audit engagements, leading Audit teams and reporting to business management
*Attained or studying towards relevant accreditations (ACCA/IIA, CIMA, CIA)
*Knowledge of auditing techniques including Risk Assessment, audit scoping, devising audit approach, controls testing, substantive audit testing including sampling techniques
*Report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills (including good written and verbal communications)
*Team leadership skills
*Management and organisational skills
*Proven ability to use initiative, adapt and independently solve problems



Job Offer

Excellent salary and benefits.