Internal Audit Manager
Davy, Ireland
Job Description
The Davy Group is Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. You can read more about our growing company here: www.davy.ie
We value our employees as much as our clients, and are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms recognising that the breadth of thought, perspective and experience that emerges from a diverse workforce is essential to deliver on our core values.
Our city centre location, free access to our onsite gym and fitness studio, and impressive social calendar are just some of the unique benefits our employees enjoy while working at Davy.
Performance related bonuses, generous pension contributions and investment in your further education demonstrate the value we place in developing and rewarding our staff.
A new opportunity has opened for an Internal Audit Manager. You will join our small, expanding Internal Audit Team where you will work on a diverse range of projects and gain exposure to all facets of the Group’s business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit in the development and delivery of the audit plan;
- Meet stakeholder expectations (incl Audit Chair, Audit Committee, CEO)
- Support HIA in preparing for, attending and presenting Board and Management Committees
- Ongoing development of the IA function in line with Group and best IIA practice
- Help develop, enhance and deliver the Internal Audit Strategy and associated workstreams including stepping up digital audit, data analytics and visualisation.
- Plan and lead the small but growing audit team in carrying out multi-scope risk-based audits of operational and financial risk management and control in Davy
- Motivate, coach and develop the other members of the internal audit team to excel in their roles and advance professionally
- Manage Internal Audit’s use of external subject matter experts which are engaged for specific co-sourced audit projects
- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify / promote control enhancements and good practice throughout the group
- Assist the business units in the identification of risks and providing appropriate control advice for addressing the identified risks
- Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects that arise
- Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders in the business
- Plan and report on audit assignments in line with deadlines and established methodologies and procedures
- Co-ordinate and deliver quality oral and written audit reports with achievable / practical recommendations that contribute to the business
- Review working papers/reports of other team members
- Organise the audit team’s activities - scheduling and assigning tasks to meet deadlines
Requirements
- Qualified Accountant with financial services internal audit experience or Certified Internal Auditor (IIA) or equivalent experience
- Degree in a business, commerce or other relevant discipline
- Strong understanding of Corporate Governance, business and IT processes, risks, internal controls evaluation, accounting and audit
- Audit experience to financial services industry is desirable
- Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience including a proven record as a manager leading internal audit teams in Financial Services
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data query tools
- Strategic thinking with proven analysis and problem-solving skills
- Excellent understanding of internal controls
- Strong financial, IT and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to include presentation and report writing abilities
- Proven experience of dealing with senior management and staff at all levels
- Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
- Proven experience of working / leading in a team environment with the ability to work on own initiative while also being a good team player and time manager
- Ability to supervise, delegate and lead your team - managing multiple projects as well as deliver on strategic objectives
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
- A candidate with a proven track record in delivering on internal audit strategic initiatives and leveraging IT tools, data analytics and visualisation techniques would be viewed favourably
The position set out above is defined in the Fitness amp; Probity Standards issued by the Central Bank of Ireland as a Controlled Function (CF), namely CF2. In compliance with the Fitness and Probity Standards applicable to your position, any offer of employment is conditional upon you demonstrating that you meet the Fitness amp; Probity Standards.
Davy is an equal opportunities employer and we