The Role
A role as a Director in our I&IM Internal Audit department will include the coordination of subject matter experts to deliver end-to-end internal audit projects that cover a wide variety of topics across regulatory, technology, and technical areas (e.g. insurance underwriting and claims). In addition to developing your technical knowledge, this role provides you with the opportunity to work alongside our network of practitioners across various functions within the firm.
You will work directly with our Internal Audit partners and directors to deliver External Quality Assessments to evaluate our client’s internal audit functions. This will allow you to have direct contact with C-level stakeholders and also get a 360 degree view of our clients’ business. At Director Level you will be exposed to senior stakeholders and will have challenging and nurturing conversations with a range of internal audit clients. These interactions will allow you to expand your industry knowledge and ultimately deliver insights and best practices to our clients.
You will work with a diverse and talented group of people, including seasoned internal audit practitioners that will help you to grow steadily in your role, as well as peers that will support you throughout you career at KPMG.
Manage a portfolio of Insurance Internal Audit clients servicing their Internal Audit and risk management needs.
Share knowledge and insights on current and emerging Insurance and IA best practice, issues and trends.
Leading the provision of advice to a range of clients on auditor independence rules and risk management practices in the context of providing IA services.
Understand client’s IA needs and develop compelling proposals/solutions to support new business initiatives.
Perform Quality Assurance over key client deliverables such as IA reports, working papers, audit programs including managing the input from Subject Matter Experts.
Attendance at key client meetings (i.e. planning and risk assessments, Audit Committee etc.) with senior auditees/stakeholders.
Supporting the Partner in attending business development meetings with target clients, attending heads of Audit forums and managing the sales pipeline.
Develop a multi-disciplinary network across KPMG’s service lines and contribute to any cross-selling opportunities.
Set and monitor engagement budgets and profitability, including identifying additional revenue opportunities. Forecasting and reporting on client engagements.
Coaching, supporting and manage staff performance providing open and honest feedback.
The Person
Qualifications & Skills
Achieved an accountancy qualification including but not limited to ACA, ACCA, IIA, CCAB.
Significant Internal Audit and/or risk management experience at a Senior Manager level.
A high level of understanding of SOX processes and requirements.
Private sector and/or professional services experience within the Financial Services (Banking, Insurance and Investment Management sector).
Well-developed presentation skills and the confidence to facilitate workshops both internally and externally.
Outstanding communication skills and ability to influence and deal with senior stakeholders.
Strong project management skills.
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