Morgan McKinley is delighted to be supporting a Financial Services company based in Cork who require an internal auditor to join the team.
You will report directly to the Chief Internal Auditor, playing a critical role in delivering a risk-oriented audit plan. You will be responsible for performing audits covering various aspects of our clients financial services operations.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead or participate in small audit engagement teams, performing audit preparation and fieldwork (interviewing, work program definition, control testing, documentation review) within established targets and deadlines.
- Manage multiple audit engagements at different stages in parallel, adapting to shifting priorities.
- Appropriately document audit work in line with requirements.
- Identify control weaknesses and improvement opportunities by assessing evidence and using independent judgment.
- Draft audit findings and recommendations, effectively communicating results through written reports and verbal presentations.
- Continuously follow up to ensure implementation and closure of audit recommendations.
- Represent Internal Audit at functional meetings and build strong professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Support line management and projects by providing audit-related consultancy on internal controls.
- Support ongoing quality improvements in audit processes and contribute to audit universe structuring, risk assessment, and planning.
- Comply with all Internal Audit related requirements, including regulatory, organisational, and professional standards.
- Build and maintain knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements.
- Provide or assist in providing training, coaching, and guidance to internal audit colleagues.
- Approximately 5-10% travel required.
Your Profile:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in internal and/or external auditing, preferably within a Big Four company or similar.
- Strong knowledge of the financial sector and the investment funds industry is essential.
- Knowledge of investment fund custody and settlement business, processes, and systems is an advantage.
- Knowledge of relevant banking and fund industry laws and regulations is an advantage.
- Experience in data analytics and project management are advantageous.
- Professional certifications (CIA, CRMA, FRM, CPA, CAMS) are advantageous.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
- Diplomatic with a tenacious approach to completing tasks.
- Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory; French and/or German language skills are an advantage.
