Internal Audit Manager (m/f) Wanted

Job description

About EY

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2026 a reality.

About the opportunity

Our internal audit department serves many leading companies of the financial sector. You can expect to work with senior client personnel to lead various client engagements and drive high quality work products. You will develop and maintain long-term client relationships and networks and help generate new business.

You will help our clients in the asset management and alternative industries creating and delivering their Internal Audit (IA) function and/or plan through cosourcing, outsourcing or subject-matter assignments. You will also help companies assessing their IA function performance objectively and/or refreshing their strategy through a digital approach. You will help generate new business opportunities. You will develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff. You use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance service delivery.

About the job

Your key responsibility will be to spearhead a portfolio of clients and deliver client engagements in the Internal Audit space, managing multiple client engagement teams and stakeholders, internally and externally. You will be responsible for taking ownership of your projects and client relationships, delivering high quality results on time and to budget.

Client responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of client engagements and internal projects, per quality and risk management policies;
• Support and lead proposals and bid teams;
• Monitor and manage client engagement budgets and related commercial matters;
• Support team strategy implementation, marketing and sales;
• Assist in generating and identifying new business opportunities;
• Develop your industry profile and that of the team through publications, events, briefings.

People responsibilities:

• Develop junior team members through effective supervising, coaching, and mentoring;
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to staff performance feedback;
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating consistent commitment and optimism toward work challenges.

Skills and attribute for success:

• Deep understanding of core business processes, associated risks and leading practice controls;
• Testing strategies to assess design and effectiveness of controls using data analytics;
• Team management, including mentoring and coaching staff;
• Developing propositions and sales collateral that are current and relevant to our clients;
• Project management, including financial management requirements, quality and risk management;
• Ability to engage with and manage multiple stakeholder communities and cross functional projects;
• Business acumen - compile information quickly and accurately, testing data and assumptions;
• Financial process and accounting knowledge;
• Process mapping, walkthroughs and risk analysis (strategic, financial, operational, and compliance);
• Control identification and design assessment;
• Self-awareness when dealing with others, able to adapt your own approach to differences in individual style and backgrounds, recognizing the risk of unconscious biases.

About you

You are curious and display sharp analysis skills, with a truly entrepreneurship mindset and business acumen. You demonstrate effective written, communication and presentation skills. You are highly organized and show well established organization and prioritization skills. You are proactive and team player.

We offer a friendly yet challenging work environment. You can join ongoing trainings to improve your skills in an international environment full of development opportunities. The following steps are up to you.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong knowledge of the asset management and alternative industries in the Luxembourg regulatory environment;
• Fluency in English;
• A minimum of five years of experience working as an internal auditor or risk specialist or regulatory consultant or external auditor for a public accounting/consultancy firm, a professional services firm, or within the industry;
• Experience delivering and managing audits against complex regulatory frameworks;
• People and project management experience;
• A relevant Master’s degree with specialization in Finance, Economics, Accounting, IT, or equivalent.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A CIA certification or any other relevant certifications such as the ACCA, CRMA, CCSA, CISA;
• Strong core consulting skills and experience of working in a consulting environment;
• French and/or German is an asset.

Application process

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

In our recruitment process, you will be contacted first for an initial phone call to get to you know a bit more and discuss salary and packages. Then you will be invited for some interviews either in our office or via Teams. Eventually you will be informed of our decision.

If what you read inspires you, then do not hesitate to click on the apply button and we’d love to hear more from you because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Make your mark.

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