Internal Auditor

Sanne Trustee (Company) UK Limited is seeking an Internal Auditor to deliver the full range of internal audit assignments of the Internal Audit function for Sanne Group PLC and its subsidiary companies.

Key responsibilities

The Internal Auditor will:

• assist the Internal Audit Director to apply a risk-based approach to the review of the systems and controls of Sanne through the development of an annual programme of audit review work;
• discuss the findings of audit reviews with management on a constructive basis in order to develop the most appropriate, proportionate solutions to issues arising;
• report results of audit reviews, including management responses and proposed action plans to address issues arising to the Internal Audit Director;
• perform follow-up work ensuring management progress actions within the agreed time scales and to escalate failure to progress actions to the Internal Audit Director as appropriate;
• perform ad hoc investigations and reviews at the request of the Audit & Risk Committee; and
• as an attendee of any relevant committees to which the post holder may be appointed during the course of the year, be familiar with the Terms of Reference and responsibilities, and participate by attendance reporting and challenge at meetings and accept collegiate responsibility for decisions made.

Criteria for selection

The candidate must:

• be a qualified accountant, preferably a Certified Public Accountant;
• have a minimum of five years of relevant experience in a financial services organisation, at least three of which in an internal or external audit role;
• have recent relevant technical accounting knowledge and experience;
• have relevant fund administration and asset management experience that is pertinent to the role at Sanne Group. It is also desirable for candidates to have experience of working in the Channel Islands and in London, preferably for the big four consultancy firms;
• have a demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, strong influencing skills and an understanding of continual improvement processes;
• be familiar with financial services laws, regulations, and standards, strong understanding of risk management and risk management frameworks;
• able to use their own initiative;
• be an analytical thinker and have excellent attention to detail;
• be able to work effectively on their own and as part of a team;
• have strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity;
• be able to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement;
• have good organisation and facilitation skills;
• be resilient under pressure; and
• be a flexible thinker and able to adapt to change.

To apply, submit your CV and covering letter via the portal.

Date posted: 6 February 2018       Closing date: 6 March 2018