Head of Internal Audit and Company Secretary (SMF5)
cer Financial are working with an established financial institution based in Central London. They are now looking for an experience Head of Internal Audit (SMF 5) to join their team on a 4 day per week permanent basis, (2 days out of the 4 in the office) – paying up to £100k + bonus
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o The incumbent will provide business risk assurance through the delivery of an independent audit function over the business in accordance with the approved internal audit plan.
o You will be responsible for the planning, execution, and reporting on operational; financial; regulatory and compliance related internal audits/reviews as performed on behalf of the company.
o To work proactively with management to identify and evaluate business risks, risk mitigation, and internal control weaknesses.
o To supply effective advice and opinion on internal controls to mitigate risk and improve internal controls.
o To deliver best practice in role as Company Secretary, including acting as Board and Management Committee Secretary.
o To act as Audit and Risk Committee Secretary when required
Key Duties and Responsibilities
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o Establishing an Internal Audit framework comprising audit documentation and methodology.
o Creating an approved internal audit yearly programme of audits with rationale and timelines developed on a cyclical approach based on risk evaluation.
o Planning internal audit work across: Structured Real Estate; Treasury; Operations; Finance; Compliance; Risk Management; I.T and HR/Administration.
o Undertaking various projects/investigations on governance, change and other topics as determined.
o Conducting all internal audit projects through key phases of planning, fieldwork and reporting.
o Reporting internal audit activity to the Chief Executive Officer and the Audit & Risk Committee.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Knowledge
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o Knowledge of internal audit methodology and risk based internal auditing techniques.
o Knowledge and exposure to Banking, Operations, Treasury, I.T., client documentation and AML/KYC.
o Must be a qualified accountant
Please send your CV to Richard at
mailto:rlalchan@cerfinancial.co.uk
for more information or call 0207 626 6065