Internal Assurance Manager

Our client has an urgent requirement for an Internal Assurance Manager to join their team, excellent opportunity for the right candidate!

Internal Assurance Manager

Location: Dublin / Other (Hybrid)

Department: Risk and Audit Management

Reports To: Chief Risk Officer

Purpose of the Role:

The Internal Assurance Manager will fulfil a key role in continually improving the internal control environment in the Company. As a member of the second line of defence the role will work with and support stakeholders in ensuring an effective system of internal control across the Company. The scope of the Internal Assurance Manager role includes but is not limited to financial controls.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Support the CRO in preparing and executing the annual ARC work plan

·        Participating in the Risk Management Working Group play a leading role in the second line of defence community

·        Collaborating with business stakeholders, develop and maintain a risk-based multi-year plan of internal assurance reviews

·        Complete internal assurance reviews in accordance with the risk-based plan including terms of reference preparation and report drafting

·        Monitor and report on the status of internal review recommendations to the Audit and Risk Committee and Management

·        Play a lead role in developing and delivering the annual risk and internal control work plans

·        Participate in projects as required, to ensure the maintenance of effective key controls

·        Support auditees in pre-audit preparations and readiness assessments

·        Support IT in new technology deployments and identify, assess and if required re-design internal controls impacted by the new system(s)

·        Consult with Management on the risk and internal control impacts of organisational and delegation of authority changes

·        Coordinate incident and near miss reporting including post event assessments and lessons learnt debriefings

·        Develop, maintain and communicate risk and internal control related policies and procedures as required

·        Maintain a high level of awareness of risk and internal control including developing and delivering training and awareness campaigns

Key Requirements: 

·        Third level degree in Finance/Accounting, Business and/or professional qualification in a relevant discipline

·        Qualified accountant with a minimum of 3 years working in an audit environment

·        In-depth knowledge of risk management and internal control best practices

·        Knowledge of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive essential

·        Familiarity with the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016 and associated guidance

·        Experience of maintaining an effective system of internal control during periods of significant and complex change

·        Experience in understanding and evaluating IT risks and controls

·        Lean six sigma and/or technology auditing qualifications desirable

Person Specifications:

·        Excellent communication skills are essential – be able to communicate abstract risk and internal control concepts in a meaningful way

·        Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills

·        Open mindset with a willingness to be flexible in how they think

·        Team player and a strong collaborator

·        Structured and analytical approach towards work

·        Delivery focused – create a plan and deliver on it

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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