Senior Audit Associate

50100 Threadneedle Ast Mgt Hld Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management seeks an Internal Auditor to plan and execute audit activities. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong communication skills, capable of assessing risks and proposing effective recommendations. Join a dynamic team to enhance risk management processes in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• Established experience in public accounting or internal audit.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute less complex internal audit activities and compliance tasks.
• Identify control deficiencies and propose recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships within Asset Management.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Education

Accounting qualification (CISA, CISSP, CIA preferred)

ICAEW, ACA, ACCA, CIMA

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Where you’ll fit in & what our team goals are…

In your role, you will plan and execute less complex portions of the internal audit plan, including audit activities and SOX/ISAE3402/SOC compliance activities. You will present objectives and results to various levels of management. You will evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. You will identify control deficiencies, assess exposure and significance, and propose cost-effective recommendations.

How you'll spend your time...

• Responsible for planning and executing less complex portions of the internal audit plan, including audit activities and SOX/ISAE3402/SOC compliance activities. Gather input into risk assessments in conformance with department standards, generally in less complex areas. Present results to various levels of client management.

• Identify control deficiencies, assess exposure and significance, and propose cost-effective recommendations. Monitor and validate Management Action Plan status. Recommend closure of Management Action Plans when actions are complete and deficiencies addressed.

• Coordinate with appropriate control groups (internal and external) in planning and executing assigned work.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships within Asset Management.

To be successful in this role you will have...

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.

• Established experience in public accounting, internal audit, technology audit, or related financial services field.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across multiple teams, grades, and jurisdictions.

• Your primary duty must involve work requiring advanced knowledge, characterized as work that is predominantly intellectual and involves exercising discretion and judgment.

• The advanced knowledge must be in a field of science or learning, acquired through prolonged specialized intellectual instruction.

If you also had this, it would be great…

• CISA, CISSP, CIA Auditing Certifications.

• ICAEW, ACA, ACCA, CIMA Accounting Qualifications.

• Experience managing small to mid-sized projects.

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments offers growth and career opportunities across our businesses.

We are built to help you succeed, with a global team of 2,500 professionals and over 650 investment experts providing diverse perspectives across asset classes and markets.

Our clients have access to a broad range of investment strategies, including bespoke solutions tailored to their needs.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our communities and client base.

Work-life balance is important; please discuss flexible working options with your recruiter.

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Worker Sub Type

Permanent

Job Family Group

Finance