European Internal Audit Senior

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European Internal Audit Senior

  • Location:

    United Kingdom

  • Contact:

    Junior Garba

  • Contact email:

    junior.garba@equitycity.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    714

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-02-20

Job Title: European Internal Audit Senior
Location: City of London
Reporting to: European Supervising Internal Audit Senior
Type: Permanent, Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two European Internal Audit Seniors to join a growing international insurance group. The successful candidates will deliver high-quality internal audit work across the UK and European entities, providing assurance over governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, manage, and execute internal audits to assess and strengthen control environments and risk management frameworks.

  • Lead annual JSOX/internal controls testing, including system walkthroughs and process documentation.

  • Review testing completed by other auditors to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Liaise with business stakeholders to track remediation of audit findings and perform follow-up testing.

  • Conduct audit and control testing across key functional areas such as underwriting, claims, reinsurance, finance, HR, governance, compliance, and actuarial.

  • Maintain audit records and documentation in the internal audit management system.

  • Produce comprehensive working papers and final audit reports for management review.

  • Ensure all work complies with internal audit policies and procedures.

  • Support departmental reporting, administration, and other ad hoc audit projects as required.

  • Stay informed of relevant regulatory, auditing, and industry developments.

  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business and European offices.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Minimum of five years’ professional experience, including at least three years leading internal audits.

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent Internal Audit qualification.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships.

  • Excellent organisational and project management abilities.

  • High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and strong documentation skills.

  • Collaborative team player with a proactive and adaptable approach.

  • Willingness to travel within the UK and Europe (approximately 10%).

Desirable:

  • Experience within insurance or financial services.

  • Familiarity with audit management software (e.g., AuditBoard).

  • Additional European language skills (e.g., French, German, Spanish) are an advantage.

About the Company

This organisation is a leading specialty insurance group with a strong global presence and decades of stability and growth. The business offers a supportive and inclusive culture, empowering its people to deliver excellence, foster innovation, and build long-term careers within the insurance industry.