Senior Internal Auditor

Internal Audit performs resilient and objective evaluations of internal control processes and advises on the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of systems, controls and operations. Internal Audit, through ongoing risk assessment and resource allocation, responds with a sense of urgency to change within AXA XL.

Internal Audit provides solutions that add value to enable AXA XL to accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to risk management activities and governance processes. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading or sharing in the leadership of all aspects [planning, execution, and reporting] of audits at AXA XL.

This includes completing audits in accordance with departmental standards, using Internal Audit technology tools, and reporting audit results to be shared with AXA XLs management, Audit Committees and relevant subsidiary Boards/governing bodies.

What youll be DOING

What will your essential responsibilities include?

• Leads or shares in the leadership of all aspects of planning, execution and reporting of audits.
• Ensures work is completed in accordance with professional (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors) standards, including AXA Group Internal Audit guidelines.
• Assists in the development of a group-wide risk-based audit plan, inclusive of participating in related discussions with AXA XL business unit leadership.
• Effectively communicates with AXA XL Internal Audit Managers, Directors and Chief Audit Executive.
• Oversees the effective completion of audit planning and risk assessment phase for specifically assigned complex areas or entire audits, inclusive of process narratives, flowcharts and audit programs. Provides input on audit coverage in presentations to the Audit Leadership Team.
• Effectively contributes to the audit teams effective execution and documentation of testing associated with the field work phase of the audit, including ensuring that audit program steps are adequately satisfied, appropriate conclusions reached, and issues documented.
• Creatively uses data analytics during the audit and takes a lead role in influencing the teams optimal utilization of available tools, such as MS Power BI and ACL, MS Excel.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to assigned team members utilizing acquired audit and AXA XL business knowledge.
• Assesses the design and operating effectiveness of financial, operational and regulatory compliance controls and determines root causes and business impacts associated with process deficiencies.
• Directly performs and/or coordinates the review and approval of all relevant audit work papers and other relevant outputs by Internal Audit management.
• Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of audit reports and other related documents in conjunction with issuance to AXA XL business unit leadership.
• Represents AXA XL Internal Audit in conjunction with major business initiatives and proactively advises management on the design and implementation of effective processes and controls while maintaining auditor independence.
• Performs ad hoc audit projects as assigned by AXA XL Internal Audit leadership.
• Regularly interacts with AXA XL business unit management on the status of their remediation plans to address control deficiencies reported by Internal Audit and performs validation testing of control design and operating effectiveness following the completion of managements remediation efforts.

You will report to Internal Audit Manager.

What you will BRING

Were looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

Required Skills and Abilities:

• CPA/CIA/ACA/CA/CISA designation (or equivalent) preferred.
• BA/BS/BSc (or equivalent) in Accounting, Auditing, Business (or similar field) desirable.
• Prior internal and/or external audit experience.
• Demonstrated abilities in managing people and projects, and effectively interacting with team members and business unit management at multiple levels.
• Proven track record within internal/external audit environment evidencing outstanding performance in conducting high quality audit work, findings and reports.
• Knowledge of insurance/reinsurance processes, products and services, including claims, financial reporting, investment management and underwriting desirable but not required.
• Understanding of IFRS, Solvency II and general understanding of SEC and statutory reporting requirements.

Desired Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with a risk-based and business process focused audit approach.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Results oriented collaborative team player.