Internal Audit, Senior Associate

Description

About us 

From day one, you’ll notice there is something special about working at Davy. Our success is built on nearly 100 years of forging strong relationships with our clients and developing the careers of Ireland’s future business leaders.  

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors. 

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally. 

About the role

A new opportunity has opened for an Internal Audit 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. In the role, the successful candidate will: 

• Assist the Audit Managers and the CIA in the development and delivery of the audit plan;
• Meet stakeholder expectations (incl Business Unit and Group stakeholders)
• Support audit managers and CIA in diverse areas included in internal audit scope
• Ongoing development of the IA function in line with Group and best IIA practice
• Help develop, enhance and deliver the Internal Audit Strategy and associated workstreams including enhancement of digital audit, data analytics and visualisation
• Plan and execute audit work to support multi-scope risk-based audits of operational and financial risk management and control in Davy
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and identify / promote control enhancements and good practice throughout the group
• Assist the business units in the identification of risks and providing appropriate control advice for addressing the identified risks
• Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects that arise
• Foster good working relationships with key stakeholders in the business
• Plan and report on audit assignments in line with deadlines and established methodologies and procedures
• Co-ordinate and deliver quality oral and written audit reports with achievable / practical recommendations that contribute to the business
• Organise the audit team’s activities - scheduling and assigning tasks to meet deadlines

Requirements

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills: 

• Part-qualified or qualified Certified Internal Auditor, ACA, ACCA or equivalent with internal audit experience or equivalent assurance experience
• Strong understanding of business, corporate governance, regulatory environment, risks, internal controls evaluation and audit
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in audit
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data query tools
• Strategic thinking with proven analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of internal controls and the impact on business processes
• Strong business process and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to include presentation and report writing abilities
• Proven experience of dealing with senior management and staff at all levels
• Excellent organisational and planning capabilities
• 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
• Attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture
• A candidate with a proven track record in leveraging IT tools, data analytics and visualisation techniques would be viewed favourably
• Audit experience to financial services industry is desirable

 What we offer 

We offer a range of benefits and experiences to support your professional and personal growth, whatever your career stage. Our benefits are not just a number. Yes, we offer competitive salary, annual performance-related discretionary bonus, annual flexible benefits, employer pension contribution, and multiple insurance coverage. But more than that, we focus on developing our people to be their best, professionally and personally.  

Training support provided by award-winning Learning & Development Team, extensive sports & social programmes (including free on-site gym & fitness studio), flexible working options, employee assistance programme, enhanced leave options, and social & community care initiatives are just some of the ways our people can empower themselves to be their best. 

Important Information 

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.  

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland. 

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role. 

Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.