Description
Our client is seeking a senior internal audit professional to oversee the full scope of audit activities within a regulated financial services group based in Guernsey. This is a strategic leadership position requiring regular engagement with executive management and the Audit Committee, making it essential that the post-holder demonstrates excellent communication, organisational insight, and governance expertise.
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and delivering the annual internal audit plan, in alignment with the Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Conducting annual risk assessments and leading the execution of financial and operational risk-based audits.
• Managing internal audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, Group methodology, and industry best practices.
• Presenting findings and recommending remediation actions to senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee.
• Managing audit issues through to closure, including validation of actions taken.
• Supervising an internal auditor and overseeing audit deliverables.
• Acting as the key liaison for the Guernsey Executive Committee and communicating regularly with the C-suite.
• Collaborating closely with the Group Head of Internal Audit to maintain consistency in audit approach and governance standards.
• Leading investigations as required and contributing to regulator reporting processes.
• Preparing high-quality MI and Committee reports in a timely manner.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will hold a recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIIA) and bring significant experience in internal audit, preferably within financial services. A strong understanding of internal controls, governance, and risk management is essential. The ability to influence at a senior level and develop constructive relationships with stakeholders is critical. Experience in auditing information technology and data analytics is desirable, as is familiarity with regulatory and fraud risk environments.
How to Apply
For further details, please contact:
Martyn Gordon
Recruitment Consultant
E-mail: martyn@blinkrecruitment.gg
Blink Recruitment
Tel: 01481 723221
Fax: 01481 714996
Website: www.blinkrecruitment.gg
Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
• Developing and delivering the annual internal audit plan, in alignment with the Group Head of Internal Audit.
• Conducting annual risk assessments and leading the execution of financial and operational risk-based audits.
• Managing internal audits to ensure compliance with internal policies, Group methodology, and industry best practices.
• Presenting findings and recommending remediation actions to senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee.
• Managing audit issues through to closure, including validation of actions taken.
• Supervising an internal auditor and overseeing audit deliverables.
• Acting as the key liaison for the Guernsey Executive Committee and communicating regularly with the C-suite.
• Collaborating closely with the Group Head of Internal Audit to maintain consistency in audit approach and governance standards.
• Leading investigations as required and contributing to regulator reporting processes.
• Preparing high-quality MI and Committee reports in a timely manner.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will hold a recognised professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIIA) and bring significant experience in internal audit, preferably within financial services. A strong understanding of internal controls, governance, and risk management is essential. The ability to influence at a senior level and develop constructive relationships with stakeholders is critical. Experience in auditing information technology and data analytics is desirable, as is familiarity with regulatory and fraud risk environments.
How to Apply
For further details, please contact:
Martyn Gordon
Recruitment Consultant
E-mail: martyn@blinkrecruitment.gg
Blink Recruitment
Tel: 01481 723221
Fax: 01481 714996
Website: www.blinkrecruitment.gg