Minimum of five years’ Internal Audit or External Audit experience, post qualification
At least 3 years relevant FS sector experience in a controls or Internal Audit role
Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and expectations for the financial services sector
Experience in dealing with client management
Strong networking and client relationship skills
Relevant degree
An ACA, ACCA, CIIA or other accounting or relevant qualification
Business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients
Experience managing and leading teams effectively
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of financial services industry technical concepts and relevant industry standards e.g. Internal Audit methodologies, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) etc
Responsibilities
Management of a portfolio of clients overseeing the end to end internal audit or control assurance engagements, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
Execution of the end to end internal audit or controls assurance engagements
Through the completion and review of audit work assess control deficiencies and opportunities to enhance our clients internal control environment identified by your team and identify any additional points based on your experience
Review of workpapers to a high quality and in line with the Deloitte audit methodology
Preparation and review of high quality planning and reporting deliverables for partner/signing director review and subsequently for issue to clients
Presentation of results of engagements to clients’ Senior Management and accompanying Deloitte partners to present the results of our work at Audit Committee and Board meetings
Contributing to the development of your own, and the team’s, technical acumen through continuous coaching, mentoring and leading of your audit team whilst on engagements
Effective communication with client personnel, as well as Deloitte team members and management team
Completion of business and practice development activities such as responding to requests for tenders and identifying and pursuing relevant business opportunities
Taking a leading role in internal department initiatives such as training, business development activities, coaching, engagement scheduling and graduate recruitment