Senior Internal Auditor - Lead Risk-Based Audits & SOX/JSOX

Pioneer Search Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Search Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a global insurance business in a London/Hybrid setting. The role covers broad risk-based audits across governance, risk management and internal controls, with strong emphasis on independence and delivery.

You will plan, lead and deliver audits, engage management, and drive remediation. The role includes SOX/JSOX style testing and the opportunity to travel across varied business areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' internal audit experience.
• Experience leading internal audits independently.
• Strong understanding of risk-based audit methodology.
• Experience across audit planning, fieldwork, testing and reporting.
• Excellent communication with management and stakeholders.
• Exposure to SOX/JSOX style testing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver risk-based internal audits.
• Lead audit fieldwork and testing independently.
• Review processes, controls, governance and risk management.
• Produce working papers to support audit conclusions.
• Write internal audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Discuss findings and remediation actions with management.
• Support internal controls testing including SOX/JSOX.
• Track progress against agreed management actions.
• Manage multiple audits, deadlines and priorities.

Skills

Internal audit

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Planning and leadership

Risk-based auditing

Attention to detail

Travel availability

SOX/JSOX knowledge

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIA

Job description

Pioneer Search Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a global insurance business in a London/Hybrid setting. The role covers broad risk-based audits across governance, risk management and internal controls, with strong emphasis on independence and delivery.

You will plan, lead and deliver audits, engage management, and drive remediation. The role includes SOX/JSOX style testing and the opportunity to travel across varied business areas.