Internal Audit Manager

Wakam; France; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A fast-growing insurtech company in France seeks an Internal Audit Manager to support the Chief Internal Auditor in executing the company's internal audit plan. The ideal candidate has experience in the insurance industry and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include identifying key risks, coordinating audit assignments, and preparing management information. Join an innovative firm dedicated to impacting the insurance landscape.

Prestations

True remote work flexibility

Monthly Free.day for personal growth

Lunch voucher with Swile card

Qualifications

• Experience within an Internal Audit function within the insurance industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstratable ability in challenging the status-quo at all levels.

Responsabilités

• Support the Chief Internal Audit to determine and execute the Internal Audit plan.
• Identify, assess and prioritise key risks relevant to the business in an Audit Universe.
• Coordinate co-sourcing resources, lead or participate in audit assignments.

Connaissances

Internal Audit experience

Communication skills

Pro-active approach

Problem-solving

Strong organisational skills

Description du poste

Who are we?

Wakam is a B2B2C insurance company that creates white-label insurance solutions via its Play&Plug® technology platform for more than 80 partners. We provide most of our insurance products through API, and hosts white label insurance solutions via our Play&Plug technology platform.

With a footprint spanning 32 countries, Wakam is the European leader in digital and embedded insurance.

Strongly committed to social responsibility, Wakam is a mission-driven company dedicated to "enabling transparent and impactful insurance".

About the Team

The role of the Internal Audit Office is to provide independent assurance that Wakam's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.

It provides an objective opinion and recommendation to the Audit Committee, the CEO and the Board by providing advice and guidance and where appropriate by measuring and evaluating their effectiveness and recommendation.

The Mission

The role of the Internal Audit Office is to provide independent assurance that Wakam's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. It provides an objective opinion and recommendation to the Audit Committee, the CEO and the Board by providing advice and guidance and where appropriate by measuring and evaluating their effectiveness and recommendation.

Your Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager supports the Chief Internal Audit to determine and execute the Internal Audit plan.

The role includes the following responsibilities:

• Identify, assess and prioritise key risks relevant to the business in an Audit Universe.
• Applying a risk based, creative and solution driven approach.
• Coordinate co-sourcing resources, lead or participate in the different phases (planning, fieldwork and reporting) of the audit assignments.
  • Planning - scoping of the audit including documentation of audit scope, risk & control identification, and definition of testing strategies
  • Fieldwork - completing audit fieldwork by testing design and operating effectiveness of key controls and documenting audit work.
  • Reporting - Writing high quality work papers, issues and supporting the Chief Internal Auditor in writing the audit report.
  • Completing testing of audit issues confirmed as closed by the business.
• Support the Chief Internal Auditor for the preparation of Management Information and committee decks
• Assisting with the drive for consistency and efficiency across the Group by seeking out & sharing expertise and experiences, information, learnings, knowhow and experiences with colleagues and the business

Who You Are

• Experience within an Internal Audit function within the insurance industry (preferably retail General Insurance)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstratable expert technical knowledge
• Demonstratable pro-active approach
• Demonstratable ability in challenging the status-quo at all levels of the Organisation
• Ability to develop and deliver innovative ideas
• Ability to keep pace without loss of quality
• Strong Organisation skills and self-motivation
• A problem-Solving mindset to identify issues and find creative solutions to challenges that arise.

Inter-relational skills

• Positive energy, enthusiasm, agility, and team spirit
• Pragmatist with tenacity and flexibility
• Solutions orientated
• Intellectually curious, highly capable, and eager to learn
• Thinks and acts globally; capable of working effectively and collaboratively across an internationally diverse organisation.
• Self-awareness and the ability to accept feedback and strive to continue to develop.
• Personal resilience, an optimistic self-starter with strong drive
• A structured and flexible approach
• The highest ethical standards in all interactions and decisions, fostering trust and credibility.
• A sense of ownership and accountability for Company success, taking responsibility for decisions and outcomes.
• A balanced approach that identifies and addresses potential risks.

AI

• Streamline day-to-day workflows
• Automate repetitive tasks
• Enrich data analysis and decision-making

Why Join Wakam?

• Join a fast-growing insurtech that values autonomy, ownership, and innovation
• Take on a strategic leadership role with visibility at Group level
• Help define a function that's essential to Wakam's continued growth and credibility
• Thrive in an environment that's transparent, bold, and people-first

Hiring Process

We aim to keep the process transparent, engaging, and efficient. Here's what to expect:

1. Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner
2. Interview with our Chief of Internal Audit
3. Interview with our VP People

More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special! If you're adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we'd love to meet you!

What Makes Us Unique

• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!
• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure
• Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment
• Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue

Curiosity

• Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship
• Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms
• Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities

Continuous Improvement

• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
• Constantly evolve our ways of working

Outcome Oriented

• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions

At Wakam, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to your recruiter.