AVP, Internal Audit Manager

QBE Insurance Group • New York, NY

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of the AVP, Internal Audit Manager is to manage audits, ensuring that the work performed by the audit team is delivered within agreed timelines and to a high standard. They will also lead more complex audits, managed by a VP, Senior Internal Audit Manager. They may be assigned direct reports to manage their performance and support their career development.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Post graduate accounting qualification or similar.
• Licenses/Certifications: Professional qualifications in accounting or internal audit CA/CPA, CFA or CIA Preferred
• Ability to work independently, with limited direction and guidance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills capable of building relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of management.
• Competent in project management
• People management experience and the ability to support direct reports in addressing development needs and achieving their career ambitions.
• An analytical thinker, with the ability to explore and evaluate information, including the use of data analysis techniques.
• Proficient in use of Office software.
• Adaptable to change and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Awareness of Institute of Internal Audit’s Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Good understanding of business structures, functions, key processes, risks and controls to enable review, assessment, testing and identification of any efficiency and/or effectiveness recommendations.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and application of GIA methodology, processes and requirements, and relevant standards and regulatory requirements in the conduct of assigned work.
• Fundamental knowledge of risk and internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of business functions processes, risks and controls.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Products and concepts relating to the insurance industry.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Work Experience: Internal / Big 4 audit or risk management Insurance industry background

Responsibilities

• Audit execution Manage audits “end to end” ensuring that the work performed by the audit team is delivered within agreed timelines and to a high standard.
• Review key deliverables and working papers, raising coaching notes where necessary.
• For more complex audits, lead audit engagements, developing timetables, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating the key deliverables.
• Use approved tools (TeamMate+ audit application, templates, sampling methodology, data analytics) for conducting and documenting work.
• Lead more complex audits that require experienced staff.
• Lead audits that include both business process and technology dependent control testing, ensuring integrated coverage of operational and IT risks.
• Partner with GIA’s data analytics and IT audit teams to incorporate data driven testing into audits.
• GIA Strategy and Initiatives Understand and support implementation of GIA strategy.
• Actively participate in Internal Audit’s Centre of Excellence programs, such as underwriting, claims, ESG, data analytics, risk culture.
• Stakeholder Management Build and maintain effective ongoing working relationships with the business.
• Handle diverse viewpoints professionally, consulting with GIA management as appropriate.
• Monitor feedback during audits and respond appropriately.
• Self and Team Actively seek feedback and take ownership of personal career development.
• Support induction of new team members so that they integrate and settle effectively as part of the team.
• Provide guidance, coaching and feedback to members of the team.
• Assist in recruitment and training of audit staff to ensure annual audit plan is met, GIA priorities achieved, and talent retained.
• Monitor and appraise performance of direct report(s) and support their career development.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, by demonstrating the QBE DNA.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community – QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees