231 Auditor

Generali Italia SpA; Milano; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A global insurance provider in Milan is seeking a Senior Auditor to support the Audit Manager in executing audit activities and preparing the annual Audit Plan. Candidates should have advanced education in Business Administration, along with technical knowledge in asset management and experience in auditing. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality audit processes in a multinational environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in external/internal audit or asset management business.
• Technical knowledge of asset management business and internal control processes.
• French or German language skills are a plus.

Mansioni

• Support the Audit Manager in executing audit activities and preparing the Audit Plan.
• Monitor and test the implementation of remedial actions identified during audits.
• Draw up audit reports and agree on corrective actions with the Audit Manager.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Formazione

Advanced University education in Business Administration/Accounting or Law

Strumenti

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

Descrizione del lavoro

The Senior Auditor will support the Audit Manager in the execution of the audit activities relevant under the 231/01 regulation. In this respect the Senior Auditor will support the Audit manager in the preparation of the annual 231/01 Audit Plan (Supervisory Program), in the execution of the 231/01 audit activities and reporting to the process owners and to the relevant 231/01 Surveillance Body and Board of Directors.

The candidate will also support the Audit Manager in the management of the outstanding recommendations in order to verify that, the remedial actions identified by the Audit are timely and correctly implemented by the process owners.

Overall activities

• Involved in operational implementation projects in the 231/01 area in collaboration with the "Global Team 231/01” of GA Audit

Annual Supervisory Program

• Supporting the Audit Manager in the development/maintenance of the 231 Audit Plan (Supervisory Program) on the bases of the 231 Risk Assessment

In accordance with the Group 231/01 methodology:

• Development / execution of 231 audit work (identification of sensitive activities, related control measures and compliance risks, development of testing strategy, execution of tests, identification of areas of improvement and design of remedial actions)
• Draw up the draft audit reports highlighting the shortcomings/weaknesses observed and identifying the remedial actions needed to resolve the identified weaknesses
• With the support of the Audit Manager agree on corrective actions and delivers the 231/01 Final Audit Report
• Monitor and test the implementation of the identified corrective actions

Reporting

• Supporting the Audit Manager to draw up the quarterly information for the 231/01 Surveillance Body and the half year reports for the Board of Directors

Relationship with Auditees and other functions

• Manage good relations with Auditees and with 231/01 Corporate Criminal Liability Unit
• Support the Audit Manager in granting that the 231/01 Internal Audit program reflects the changing pattern of the crimes specified in the Legislative Decree 231/01
• Positive contribution to team interaction in terms of professional skills, technical knowledge, energy and motivation

Requirements

• Advanced University education in Business Administration/Accounting or Law
• Technical knowledge of asset management business and internal control processes
• Previous experience (minimum 2 years’) in external/internal audit or asset management business
• Good knowledge of computer work and advanced command of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access)

Nice to have

• Experience with forensic auditing and professional certification (ACCA, CIA, CISA, CFE)
• French or German

Soft Skills

• Meticulous, analytical and a team player, with strong presentation skills and ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• Systematic and effective to manage time and organize activities
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep up to date on new developments in the audit field
• Comfortable to deal with and able to communicate effectively with the Auditees
• Able to work across teams
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Company Profile

Generali is one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers. Established in 1831, it is present in over 50 countries in the world, with a total premium income of € 81.5 billion in 2022. With 82,000 employees serving 68 million customers, the Group has a leading position in Europe and a growing presence in Asia and Latin America. At the heart of Generali’s strategy is its Lifetime Partner commitment to customers, achieved through innovative and personalised solutions, best-in-class customer experience and its digitalised global distribution capabilities. The Group has fully embedded sustainability into all strategic choices, with the aim to create value for all stakeholders while building a fairer and more resilient society.

Generali is a leading global asset manager with managed assets of around504.7billion euro (as at 31.12.2022). Of the total portfolio, an average of 78% is dedicated to insurance asset management, while the remainder comprises investments on behalf of non‑insurance customers (third party, institutional and retail) and unit‑linked customers. Generali Asset & Wealth Management, with more than 1,200 investment professionals, is the Business Unit operating in the area of investments, asset management and financial planning consultancy. Under Generali Investments brand, the Business Unit is built on an ecosystem of asset management firms with diversified and highly specialized investments skills to offer customers a wide range of quality investment solutions.

The Investment and Asset & Wealth Management audit team is part of the Group Audit of Assicurazioni Generali Group. The Group Audit community is a Global team, consisting of almost 400 Auditor. Within the Group Audit team the Investment and Asset & Wealth Management audit is responsible for the audit activities on the Asset and Wealth Management legal entities controlled by Generali Group and perform as well the audit activities on the Investment processes of the Insurance Companies belonging to Assicurazioni Generali Group. In this respect the Investment and Asset & Wealth Management audit team combine the specialization in the investments and asset and wealth management processes with the benefits deriving from being part of a wider community of auditors in terms of high quality of audit methodology, it tools and focus on innovation.