Job Description

Accounting Job - Assistant Internal Auditor - London - ww

• Depending on experience
• Permanent - Hybrid
• Central London
• Ref: 23030b

Your New Job Title: Assistant Internal Auditor
The Skills You'll Need: Audit related working experience in Banking or Finance industry.
Your New Salary: Depending on experience
Hybrid, 1 day WFH
Perm
Start: ASAP
To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates:

• have extensive Internal Audit experience in the Banking/Finance industry in the UK

If that means this job isn't a match for you please view our other vacancies for one that may be a better fit.
What You'll be Doing:

• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in developing an appropriate Internal Audit strategy for London Branch.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan for London Branch and submit to Senior Management/Head Office Internal Audit for approval.
• Maintain the currentness of the Internal Audit Procedures which includes an annual review.
• Undertake Internal Audit reviews as directed by the Head of Internal Audit and prepare draft audit reports at the end of each review.
• When necessary, deputise for the Head of Internal Audit at meetings of the Management Committee, Asset & Liability Committee and Risk & Compliance Committee.
• Maintain the currentness of the Issues Tracking Database post completion of all Internal Audit reviews including validating whether any follow up action has been remediated with action undertaken and deadlines achieved.
• Undertake Ad Hoc projects as required by the Head of Internal Audit such as research and general administrative support.
• Assist in financial audits, reviewing financial records, ensuring compliance and identifying discrepancies.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, anomalies and potential issues.
• Ensure compliance with current regulations in line with UK regulatory system.
• Assist with the testing and evaluation of internal controls.
• Communicate findings, recommendations and issues to the Head of Internal Audit and Senior Management.
• Maintain detailed audit documentation including working papers and audit files.
• Other tasks may be delegated by your line manager or Senior Management.

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• An organised self-starter.
• Degree level education.
• Understanding of accounting principles, financial statements and audit procedures.
• Relevant experience in banking/financial industry background
• Ability to identify patterns, analyse data and draw conclusions.
• Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships within the Bank
• Negotiation skills and commercial awareness
• Understanding of I.T. systems and controls
• Ability to analyse processes and procedures in detail and verify information.
• Communication (verbal/written) and presentation skills with the ability to clearly and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Flexible with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Product knowledge.

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