Global Group Internal Audit Director – ICFR & Risk Leadership

Brightwater Executive; Dublin; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Executive is partnering with a global insurer to appoint a Group Internal Audit Director responsible for independent assurance over ICFR, finance risks, and financial reporting amid a complex multi-entity, multi-region environment across Europe, UK, USA and APAC.

The role leads planning, execution and reporting of internal audits, shaping coverage strategy and challenging control designs, while collaborating with executive leadership, audit committees and external auditors to drive

Qualifications

• 15+ years of enterprise-wide Internal Audit experience with SOX/ICFR
• Background in general insurance or life assurance within regulated financial services
• Strong ICFR technical skills covering financial reporting and governance frameworks
• Auditing techniques and analytics to improve risk assessment and insight generation
• 3rd level degree in accounting/finance with recognised designation (FCA, FCCA, FCPA, CIA) a plus
• Executive presence and ability to influence across multinational environment
• Experience supporting transformation initiatives or significant system implementations

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, completion and reporting of internal audit engagements across the Group
• Own the ICFR Program and reporting to Group and subsidiary Audit Committees and Boards
• Set risk-based coverage strategy for Finance-related risks and processes across entities and regions
• Direct complex audits (finance, operations, governance, pre-implementation) from planning to reporting
• Collaborate with executive leadership, Audit Committees and external auditors to drive assurance
• Deliver strategic insights and actionable recommendations to senior management
• Lead enterprise-wide risk-based internal audits aligned to group strategy and risk profile
• Coach and mentor audit team across regions and support career progression
• Support Group Chief Auditor on annual audit planning and quality initiatives

Skills

SOX / ICFR risk management

Executive leadership

Internal Audit

Audit analytics

IFRS / US GAAP knowledge

Governance frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Professional designation (FCA/FCCA/FCPA/CIA)

Job description

Brightwater Executive is partnering with a global insurer to appoint a Group Internal Audit Director responsible for independent assurance over ICFR, finance risks, and financial reporting amid a complex multi-entity, multi-region environment across Europe, UK, USA and APAC.

The role leads planning, execution and reporting of internal audits, shaping coverage strategy and challenging control designs, while collaborating with executive leadership, audit committees and external auditors to drive