Internal Audit Manager

1w1 week ago

Davies

London, GB · Full-time · £70,000 – £85,000

About this role

This role supports the Head of Internal Audit in developing and delivering the Annual Audit Plan, providing independent and objective assurance to the Executive and Audit Committee on the risk and control environment. The position covers operations managed by Asta, including both managed and outsourced clients.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing and performing internal audits by interviewing staff and clients, gathering evidence, analysing processes, and producing clear audit reports with findings and recommendations. You will also monitor the progress of agreed actions from audits to ensure satisfactory implementation.

Asta’s Internal Audit team is unique in the market, providing assurance internally to Asta Managing Agency, Asta Underwriting Management Limited, and a portfolio of outsourced clients. This structure gives Audit Managers unprecedented access to Senior Management and Audit Committees across the London insurance market.

This role offers a fast track to becoming a Head of Internal Audit, with exposure to high-level governance, risk management, and committee reporting. You will work alongside co-sourced partners and collaborate with other assurance functions to maintain a coordinated approach.

Requirements

Clear understanding of IIA Professional Standards and latest industry approaches, applied to all audits.
Demonstrable experience in the London insurance market, including Lloyd’s syndicates, is ideal though not a requirement.
Good level of commercial awareness and previous exposure to working with other risk assurance teams, an advantage.
Professional accountancy/audit qualification, desirable though not a requirement.
Effective report writing skills and ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely in writing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to other appropriate IT tools as necessary.

Responsibilities

Manage and/or perform internal audits in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan, including interviewing staff and clients, gathering evidence, analysing processes, and producing audit reports with findings and recommendations.
Assist in managing end-to-end audits performed by co-sourced partners, liaising with providers, Asta Group employees, and managed syndicates.
Monitor the progress of agreed actions from finalised audits to verify satisfactory implementation and escalate potential issues to management.
Support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring informative and timely reporting to management and Audit Committees on governance, risk management, and internal control.
Support the Head of Internal Audit in maintaining the documented audit universe and drafting an annual audit plan aligned to key risks and strategic priorities.
Support the Head of Internal Audit in maintaining and continuously improving the IA methodology and processes, including committee reporting.
Cooperate with other managers in corporate governance, compliance, and risk management to ensure effective coordination of all assurance functions.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits package that puts wellbeing, career development, and financial future first.
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Strong family-friendly policies.
Exceptional rewards in a supportive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace.