Assistant Manager

Internal Audit - Manager- Insurance
London
£45000 - £85000 per annum + bonus

As a Manager you will be expected to lead the delivery of internal audit and advisory projects from planning through to completion. You are required to possess well developed supervisory skills, including coaching and mentoring. Working across a broad range of insurance clients across the Lloyds, Life, GI and Broker market you will have excellent project exposure.

Key Responsibilities

* Responsibility for agreeing audit timetables, briefing the audit team (including other specialists), monitoring budgets and supervising the audit process. This will include planning and completion of audit fieldwork, statutory reporting and project management.
* Supervising and coaching junior members of staff.
* Keeping Managers and Partners up to date with progress throughout the course of the assignment.
* Preparing reports to senior client management and audit committees.
* On-site involvement and being the key point of contact for the client.

Qualifications and Skills

* The Assistant Manager candidate will meet the following criteria:
* Professionally qualified with a recognised accountancy body, ACA, ACCA or CPA. (or equivalent) is preferred
* Significant audit experience (preferably in Financial Services) is essential, with practical experience gained in a 'Big 4' Accountancy firm desirable.
* Experience of working on insurance audits is desirable.
* You will possess well developed supervisory and coaching skills and have the ability to effectively communicate (both verbally and through written media) with a wide range of individuals
* Strong project management techniques including decision-making ability, analytical skills, time management, organisation and evaluative skills.
* IT literacy with sound knowledge and experience of Excel/Word.