Finance Audit Coordinator

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive Finance Audit Coordinator to join this leading Financial Services organisation and support the timely and efficient execution of external audit activities. This newly created role reports to the Senior External Audit Coordinator and will work closely with the Financial Controller.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a finance background who are looking to focus more on the audit aspects of finance rather than routine financial operations. It could also be a great fit for someone aiming to transition into a finance role, re-enter the insurance/financial services industry, or develop future career opportunities within a reputable global organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and external auditors, ensuring seamless communication and timely resolution of queries.
• Assist in developing and executing audit plans, tracking key milestones, and identifying potential risks.
• Monitor audit requests, ensuring prompt submission of required documents and responses.
• Collaborate with external auditors to enhance overall audit processes and resolve planning issues.
• Maintain a framework for post-audit reviews to foster continuous improvement.
• Track key audit deliverables to ensure efficient and effective audit completion.
• Build strong relationships with finance and business units to facilitate smooth audit execution.
• Provide regular updates on audit progress, potential challenges, and resolutions to senior management.
• Support internal teams in understanding audit requirements and best practices.
• Attend and support key audit meetings and engagements.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, engaging effectively with auditors and internal teams.
• Ability to influence and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and deadline-driven.
• QBE/Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA), with prior external audit experience preferred.
• Knowledge or experience in general insurance is beneficial but not essential.

Please quote 51432 when you email your CV to kas@alexanderlloyd.co.uk. This is only one of many vacancies we are handling. Alexander Lloyd Finance and Accountancy is the leading recruiter of part-qualified Accountants, Financial and Management Accountants, Financial Controllers, and Finance Directors across Surrey, Sussex, London and Kent.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles, unfortunately, we cannot respond to each application individually. Therefore, if you do not hear back from one of our consultants, you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website www.alexanderlloyd.co.uk for any other roles which may be of interest.