17 Oct
Markel International Services
London
Job description
If you are looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise and demonstrate your eye for detail, this role will offer you the chance to work in a tight team of experts to inspire change and process within the audit.
What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers.
We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs.
Join us and play your part in something special!
The opportunity :
The purpose of Markel ’s Internal Audit department is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services crafted to add value and improve Markel’s operations.
Our team operates globally and consists of twenty-seven permanent staff, including five London-based staff. The department covers insurance operations, IT audit, corporate shared services, Markel Ventures, insurance linked securities (ILS) and program business.
As a member of the Internal Audit Team, you will coordinate reviews and assess the effectiveness of internal controls over the insurance operations.
You will work with risks and controls including audit methodology to ensure timely, and accurate analysis of business processes and supporting technology.
You contribute to the overall success of the department and Markel by suggesting ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of audit processes.
What you’ll be doing :
You must understand Markel's risks, controls,
and governance to communicate and enhance client understanding of control objectives.
Plan and organise activities in order to lead multiple priorities and complete assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal oversight.
Assist in planning the audit scope, prepares the audit program, and settle appropriate auditing procedures.
Identifies issues, deviations, and root causes and optimally communicates (both written and verbal) issues and proposes effective solutions to audit management and clients.
Prepares and organise work papers, documents conclusions, and prepares formal audit reports in accordance with established guidelines.
Works collaboratively within the Audit department, looks to build and foster internal customer relationships,
and maintain a positive working relationship with external auditors.
Has a basic understanding of IT General Controls and can complete defined audit program steps in this area.
Provides input and suggests improvements to audit department internal processes.
Willing and able to provide constructive feedback to other auditors. Looks to share knowledge / expertise gained from experience.
Able to use data analysis techniques within an audit to accomplish audit objectives and to present the results in a visual manner.
Our must haves :
ACCA or equivalent, Internal Audit or Risk Certifications preferred (UK)
Strong communication skills with the ability to make presentations to leadership.
Analyse processes and recommend alternatives to mitigate risks.
Ability to take ownership for small to medium sized projects.
Excel skills including pivot tables and charts, vlookups, and macros or other data analysis tools would be beneficial.
Experience in the insurance industry or financial services operations would be useful.
Who we are :
Markel Group (NYSE MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world.
We’re all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further
What’s in it for you :
A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package
25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we can provide the support needed to do just that!
Are you ready to play your part?
Choose Apply Now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.
Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances.
Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you.
We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer which means we will you'll have a positive experience applying for a role at Markel and are able to perform at your best.
If there are any adjustments we can reasonably make to ensure that the process is accessible for you at every stage please let us know.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.
▶️ Senior Auditor, Internal Audit
🖊️ Markel International Services
📍 London