01Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan.
Manage, and on occasion execute, multiple audit assignments simultaneously as per the audit plan.
This includes the review and approval of the scoping and planning, working papers, closing decks, draft and final reports and regular interaction with key stakeholders throughout the audit.
Review and approve of the documented results of audit work to ensure compliance with the internal requirements and IIA standards.
Communicate and maintain relationships with clients, senior level management, and team members to gather information, identify ambiguous situations, and collaboratively solve problems.
Manage budgeted hours for each of the individual assignments you are responsible for.
Escalate any challenges to complete the assignment within the budgeted hours to the Senior Audit Manager (SAM).
Review and approval of Potential Audit findings, including distribution to the audit client for agreement.
Review & / or draft the audit report for final review by the Senior Leadership team.
Meet with client management to discuss and agree the draft report and agree viable solutions to achieve the most effective and efficient remediation for the audit issues identified.
Review follow-up on the internal audit findings and agreed action plans to ensure adequacy and timeliness of actions, until deficiencies are remediated.
Support the SAMs and other members of the Global Audit Senior Leadership Team in conducting Global Internal Audit Quality Assurance reviews.
Complete the audit assignments in accordance with the Global Audit Manual and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors, local regulators and Industry guidance.
Stay abreast of best practices, both internally and externally.
Assist the Global Internal Audit Senior Leadership Team in the implementation of the Audit Center strategic goals.
Develop team members to ensure appropriate skill and staffing of the Internal Audit team (on-the-job training, coaching/mentoring, providing career growth opportunities, etc.)
Contribute to the performance feedback session(s) of all levels of team members for the annual appraisal process.
Assist in the screening, recruiting and interviewing of employment candidates when vacancies arise.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the department policies and procedures.
Carry out duties following Gallagher policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance and Gallaghers shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business.
About you
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Degree: CA
Preferred Degree: MBA, CIA
Certificate(s)/Special Training:
CFE
Experience ( Career Level Guide):
6- 8 years experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:
Required:
Chartered Accountant
Minimum of six years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry.
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
Preferred:
Advance degree, preferably in accounting, finance or related field.(CAC)
Degree from an accredited from college / university
Professional qualification preferred. Likely accounting / auditing /industry equivalent.
Relevant experience (preferably financial services, insurance, insurance brokerage advantageous).
Technical Knowledge and Experience:
Strong team / project engagement and co-ordination.
Strong understanding of professional audit standards, COSO, Sarbanes- Oxley and risk assessment practices.
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