Head of Audit: Operations & Professional Practices

Tesco Insurance; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 87,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks a Head of Audit – Operations and Professional Practices to lead internal audit initiatives in Edinburgh. The role requires extensive experience in risk assessment and stakeholder management in the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will hold professional audit qualifications and demonstrate exceptional leadership in delivering audit and assurance services. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and extensive employee benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Colleague discount scheme

Green car leasing

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity leave

Share schemes

Qualifications

• Wide and deep experience with insurance and financial services.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Exceptional skills in presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit’s assurance delivery, overseeing audit reviews.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and lead audit teams.
• Report on internal audit matters to appropriate committees.

Skills

Expert competence in insurance/financial services

Deep controls expertise

Stakeholder management skills

Education

Professional Audit or Accountancy qualifications

Job description

A leading insurance company seeks a Head of Audit – Operations and Professional Practices to lead internal audit initiatives in Edinburgh. The role requires extensive experience in risk assessment and stakeholder management in the insurance sector. The ideal candidate will hold professional audit qualifications and demonstrate exceptional leadership in delivering audit and assurance services. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid work model, and extensive employee benefits including healthcare and retirement plans.