Manager - Internal Audit

Title Internal Audit Manager

Department      Internal Audit

Location India, Gurgaon

Reports To       Associate Director - Internal Audit, Corporate Enablers

Level Grade 5

We are proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Internal Audit team and feel like you're part of something bigger.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.  We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

About your team

Internal Audit is an independent Group function that reports directly to the Chairman of the Group Audit and Risk Committee. Its mandate is to examine and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the Company's internal controls and governance systems, as well as the adequacy of, and compliance with, regulatory obligations, internal strategies, policies, processes and reporting procedures. In addition, we help management and the Board fulfil their oversight responsibilities through effective challenge to help them identify, assess and commercially manage the Company's risk.

Using a risk-based methodology; our annual audit plan is developed in consultation with FIL management to include audits of specific business areas as well as thematic and emerging risks through participation in new initiatives and systems developments.

The Internal Audit team is globally dispersed across the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan and China.

About your role
The role of the Internal Audit Manager is to execute audit assignments as part of a wider team, to verify that business processes are adequately and effectively controlled and that risks are mitigated.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the guidance of an Audit Lead, participate in the planning and execution of audit assignments in line with the FIL audit methodology, producing audit findings and drafting reports for presentation to senior management to quality, time and budget.
• Contribute to the maintenance and ongoing risk assessment of the audit universe in order to deliver risk-based audit coverage for the Corporate Enablers functions.
• Engage with business stakeholders for validation and timely closure of audit findings.

Key Competencies

• Experience in auditing (2+ Year) corporate functions, such as Finance, Tax, HR, Legal and Compliance and Risk would be desirable.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of auditing and ideally, knowledge and experience of the use of data analytics.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Curious, critical thinking to challenge and provide insights.
• Ability to build strong relationships, communicate clearly and influence senior stakeholders.
• A self-starter who is delivery focused and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Flexible, adaptable and ability to respond effectively to changing business needs.
• Desire to continuously develop your own technical, commercial, and personal skills.

Feel rewarded

For starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We'll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team.

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