Internal Audit Associate / Senior Associate

<p>The Davy Group is Ireland’s leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. You can read more about our growing company here: <a href="http://www.davy.ie/" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">www.davy.ie</a></p><p>We value our employees as much as our clients, and are committed to embracing diversity in all its forms recognising that the breadth of thought, perspective and experience that emerges from a diverse workforce is essential to deliver on our core values.</p><p>Our city centre location, free access to our onsite gym and fitness studio, and impressive social calendar are just some of the unique benefits our employees enjoy while working at Davy.</p><p>Performance related bonuses, generous pension contributions and investment in your further education demonstrate the value we place in developing and rewarding our staff.</p><p>A new opportunity has opened for an Internal Audit Associate/Senior Associate. You will join our small, expanding Internal Audit Team where you will work on a diverse range of projects and gain exposure to all facets of the Group’s business. The role will include supporting the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA) develop and deliver the Internal Audit strategy as well as deliver on a digital driven work programme.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul> <li>Assist the Audit Managers and the CIA in the development and delivery of the audit plan;</li> <ul> <li>Meet stakeholder expectations (incl Business Unit and Group stakeholders)</li> <li>Support audit managers and CIA in diverse areas included in internal audit scope</li> <li>Ongoing development of the IA function in line with Group and best IIA practice</li> </ul> <li>Help develop, enhance and deliver the Internal Audit Strategy and associated workstreams including enhancement of digital audit, data analytics and visualisation </li> <li>Plan and execute audit work to support multi-scope risk-based audits of operational and financial risk management and control in Davy</li> <li>Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify / promote control enhancements and good practice throughout the group</li> <li>Assist the business units in the identification of risks and providing appropriate control advice for addressing the identified risks</li> <li>Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects that arise</li> <li>Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders in the business</li> <li>Plan and report on audit assignments in line with deadlines and established methodologies and procedures</li> <li>Co-ordinate and deliver quality oral and written audit reports with achievable / practical recommendations that contribute to the business</li> <li>Organise the audit team’s activities - scheduling and assigning tasks to meet deadlines</li> </ul><p></p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p></p><ul> <li>Part-qualified or qualified Certified Internal Auditor, ACA, ACCA or equivalent with internal audit experience or equivalent assurance experience</li> <li>Strong understanding of business, corporate governance, regulatory environment, risks, internal controls evaluation and audit</li> <li>Minimum of 2  years’ experience in audit</li> <li>Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data query tools</li> <li>Strategic thinking with proven analysis and problem-solving skills</li> <li>Excellent understanding of internal controls and the impact on business processes</li> <li>Strong business process and analytical skills</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to include presentation and report writing abilities</li> <li>Proven experience of dealing with senior management and staff at all levels</li> <li>Excellent organisational and planning capabilities</li> <li>Proven experience of working in a team environment with the ability to work on own initiative while also being a good team player and time manager</li> <li>Attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture</li> <li>A candidate with a proven track record in leveraging IT tools, data analytics and visualisation techniques would be viewed favourably </li> <li>Audit experience to financial services industry is desirable</li> </ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Davy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We value diversity both in background and in experience. You might not meet all of the requirements outlined in the above job description, but we would still like to hear from you. We review all applications received.</p><p> </p><p>Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.</p><p> <a rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener"></a> </p><p></p>