Senior Internal Auditor

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VN-11238

Permanent

Hove

£50,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience

21 January 2019

We are recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor in our Hove offices

Execute a programme of Internal Audit work under the general direction of the Heads of Audit. Ensure that the objectives of each audit are achieved and that audit work complies with GIA’s audit methodology and quality standards, so that GIA fulfils its primary role of supporting the Group Audit Committee and Executive Management in the protection of the assets, reputation and sustainability of Legal & General.

Conduct internal audit work on a variety of audit assignments as determined by the annual Audit Plan.

Produce high quality audit work that is delivered on time and complies with GIA methodology and quality standards.

Execute audits efficiently and escalate issues of concern early to the HoA/Practices team such that any replanning can be achieved without significant disruption to the objectives/timeliness of the audit.

Produce clear workpapers and other written outputs; communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and business management.

Maintain good working relationships with audit stakeholders.

Operate as part of an effective team and contribute proactively to the efficient performance of GIA.

Take responsibility for developing his/her own professional knowledge, skills and subject matter expertise.

Ensure that the principles of treating customers fairly (TCF) are embedded into management practices, so that identified risks recognise relevant TCF outcomes, and business processes and internal controls are structured and performed in a way that effectively delivers the required TCF outcomes.

 

Knowledge /Experience

Sound understanding of risk management principles and practices.

Considerable experience of Internal Audit principles and practices, managing internal audit and assurance delivery within a framework of matrix-reporting.

Experience of Accountancy principles and practices.

Knowledge of Conduct and Prudential Regulatory Risk, Corporate Governance practices and frameworks.

Knowledge of life and pensions insurance products or of investment management.

Previous experience in an audit role within the Finance industry is an advantage.

Skills

Conducting audit work in compliance with quality standards.

Good leadership skills.

Good negotiator.

Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing.

Energetic and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic.

Ability to offer purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge through sound, independent judgement and common sense.

Resilient, handles adverse responses or criticisms positively and constructively.

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days' holiday (plus one day after two years), private medical insurance, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.

For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Morriss, UK Resourcing Lead, at lynn.morriss@landg.com

About L&G

Working here is about being there for our customers; we’re available should the worst happen and we work together to enable social and financial equality across the UK. But it’s also about you –how you develop and what you can achieve. We’ll help your talent thrive in an environment where you’ll be supported to work flexibly and autonomously, sharing in our success and rewarded for a great performance with a generous benefits package.

About the business area

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

The role of GIA is established by the Group Audit Committee (‘GAC’), on behalf of the Board of Directors of Legal & General Group plc (‘Legal & General’). 

GIA is an independent and objective assurance and advisory function whose primary role is to support the GAC and Executive Management in the protection of the assets, reputation and sustainability of Legal & General. 

GIA also supports Legal & General Executive Management in accomplishing Group objectives by adopting a systematic and disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the design and effectiveness of Legal & General’s risk management, control and governance processes.

The function covers all areas of the L&G business areas, covering LGIM, LGC, Insurance, Savings, Group Functions, Emerging Markets, LGR, Solvency II, LGA and IT and Change.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

About L&G

Working here is about being there for our customers; we’re available should the worst happen and we work together to enable social and financial equality across the UK. But it’s also about you –how you develop and what you can achieve. We’ll help your talent thrive in an environment where you’ll be supported to work flexibly and autonomously, sharing in our success and rewarded for a great performance with a generous benefits package.

About the business area

From HR and Digital teams through to Group Finance, Risk and Corporate Comms – our Group function support our businesses across the UK and abroad. Delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.

The role of GIA is established by the Group Audit Committee (‘GAC’), on behalf of the Board of Directors of Legal & General Group plc (‘Legal & General’). 

GIA is an independent and objective assurance and advisory function whose primary role is to support the GAC and Executive Management in the protection of the assets, reputation and sustainability of Legal & General. 

GIA also supports Legal & General Executive Management in accomplishing Group objectives by adopting a systematic and disciplined approach to the evaluation and improvement of the design and effectiveness of Legal & General’s risk management, control and governance processes.

The function covers all areas of the L&G business areas, covering LGIM, LGC, Insurance, Savings, Group Functions, Emerging Markets, LGR, Solvency II, LGA and IT and Change.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.