Internal Audit Specialist

• Perform audits in compliance with the Group Audit Manual to a high standard and within scheduled completion dates.
• Proactively gather information, assess risks and develop Audit Work Programs.
• Test and conclude on the design and effectiveness of mitigating controls.
• Use approved tools (TM+ audit application, templates, sampling methodology, data analytics) for conducting and documenting work.
• Draft issues and observations in accordance with GIA methodology and reporting requirements for inclusion in the final audit report.
• Communicate audit findings and work with management to address control deficiencies, recommend remediation plans and monitor management actions.
• Understand and support implementation of GIA strategy.
• Actively participate in Internal Audit’s Centre of Excellence programmes, such as underwriting, claims, ESG, data analytics and risk culture.
• Build and maintain effective ongoing working relationships with the business.
• Handle diverse viewpoints professionally, consulting with GIA management as appropriate.

• Experience in insurance industry or assurance functions (audit/risk management/compliance).
• Ability to adapt to change and work in a dynamic environment.
• Awareness of Institute of Internal Audit’s Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Understanding of business structures, functions, key processes, risks and controls to enable review, assessment, testing and identification of any efficiency and/or effectiveness recommendations.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of GIA methodology, processes and requirements, and relevant standards and regulatory requirements in the conduct of assigned work.
• Good knowledge of risk and internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, and report on the evaluation of risk and control environments.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
• Understanding of products and concepts relating to the insurance industry.
• Experience in applying data analytics in audits , including data extraction, automated testing, trend analysis, anomaly detection, and use of analytical tools to enhance audit efficiency and insights.
• Experience in Information Technology (IT) Audit is an added advantage, including evaluation of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity measures, system access governance, and technology‑enabled processes.
• Necessary Qualifications include:
• Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Preferred Qualifications include:
• Proficient in use of Office software.

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