Senior Auditor

AXIS Capital; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AXIS Capital is seeking a qualified individual to join their London team, focusing on internal audit and risk assessments within the specialty lines insurance sector. Responsibilities include executing SOX testing, presenting findings, and maintaining audit competency. Candidates should possess an ACA or CA qualification with experience in external audit and a strong proficiency in MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• ACA or CA qualification and experience in external audit.
• Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance.
• Ability to communicate effectively in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IA team meetings contributing to overall group risk assessments.
• Conduct testing and summarize results of SOX404 testing.
• Present audit findings to management.

Skills

Integrity

Communication

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

ACA or CA qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

AXIS:

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital in London – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participation in IA team meetings contributing to overall group risk assessments
• Walkthroughs of business processes
• Execution and summarizing results of SOX404 testing
• Utilizing data analysis techniques to test controls
• Identification and assessment of testing exceptions and articulating risk exposure with management
• Presentation of audit findings to management through status updates and closing meetings
• Proficient use of automated work papers and other department / company tools
• Maintenance of internal audit competency through ongoing professional development

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• ACA or CA qualification and experience in external audit
• Experience in Property and Casualty Insurance
• Demonstrate high integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be a self-starter
• Demonstrate independent thought leadership and be able to operate and respond positively within a supervision model
• Have the ability to interact and communicate effectively both orally and in written correspondence/reports
• Interact effectively with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of settings, one-on-one or in groups
• Ability to assimilate, analyse, and summarise information in order to come to a conclusion
• Able to organise and prioritise daily work
• Ability to influence individuals and groups with structured, non-confrontational argument
• Requires intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that will include Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook