We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Zurich to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Zurich, AMS are looking for an Audit Manager for an initial 6-month contract based in Swindon/Fareham.
At Zurich we believe in creating a brighter future for our customers, partners, our people and the planet by providing products and services which have a positive impact on peoples lives. We want to be one of the most responsible businesses in the world.
Purpose of the role:
In the UK, Zurich provide a suite of general insurance products covering business, casualty, motor, property and travel insurance, life insurance and pensions products to individuals and corporate customers. We employ over 4,500 people in the UK and are based across a number of locations with our head office being in Swindon.
As an Audit Manager, you will be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of a portfolio of audit engagements. You will have the opportunity to interact with teams across the UK. With the support of the Senior Manager, you will be responsible for providing insights to stakeholders and leading the audit teams to ensure audit outcomes of excellent quality. You will identify trends and patterns in results, develop audit reports and influence key stakeholders.
Responsibilities of the role:
Building strong business relationships.
Keeping the business safe by leading the end to end execution of a portfolio of audit engagements including global audits across different regions; with the support of the Senior Manager.
Determining the right audit scope, key risks to be addressed and most suitable audit techniques and approaches alongside the Senior manager and regional Audit Leads.
Guiding, coaching and reviewing the work of the team throughout the audit engagement.
Influencing the business by agreeing actions and delivering the final audit report, with support from the Senior Manager, when needed.
Contributing to the Group Audit global team through sharing your own technical knowledge and engaging in a continuous training program.What we require from the candidate:
Sound experience in Auditing from the Insurance sector.
Strong knowledge of Internal Audit Standards, internal control framework and audit testing.
Experience in organising teams, prioritising tasks, guiding and coaching a team to deliver on time to high standards.
Experience in leading teams within complex international organisations with multiple cultures and in a hybrid working environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent relationship management skills with proven ability to interact with stakeholders from all seniority levels and build business relationships.
Ideally, you will hold qualifications as a Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Internal Auditor and / or be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and hold accountancy qualifications such as ACCA. Next steps
This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work we have a diverse mix of customers and we want our employee base to reflect that. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.
With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs or culture however we especially welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minorities, people with a disability and people who are LGBT+ as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.
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