Internal Audit Manager
full-time•City of London
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Location
City of London
Type
full-time
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Internal Audit Manager
Application Deadline: 30 January 2026
Department: Internal Audit
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London UK
Reporting To: Matt Allam
Description
To provide support to the Head of Internal Audit in the development and delivery of the Annual Audit Plan and any additional work that might arise, including corporate governance reporting. Ultimately so that the Internal Audit function can provide independent and objective assurance to the Executive and Audit Committee, regarding the state of operations and risk / control environment of business operations managed or overseen by Asta, and both their managed and outsourced clients.
Asta’s Internal Audit team are unique in the market, providing assurance both internally to Asta Managing Agency, Asta Underwriting Management Limited (our MGA book of business) and a portfolio of outsourced clients. This means our Audit Managers have unprecedented access to Senior Management and Audit Committees, enabling them to develop the skills required to become a Head of Internal Audit quickly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and / or perform internal audits in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan. This will involve interviewing staff and clients, gathering evidence, analysing processes and procedures and producing audit reports which clearly describe findings and associated recommendations. In line with professional internal audit standards.
- Assist in managing audits (end-to-end) being performed as part of the Annual Audit Plan by co-sourced partners - liaising with co-source providers, Asta Group employees and managed syndicates as necessary.
- Monitor the progress of agreed actions arising from finalised audits, to verify these have been implemented satisfactorily (and escalate potential issues to management where appropriate).
- Support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring informative and timely reporting to both management and the various Audit Committee’s which Internal Audit report into, on matters of governance, risk management and internal control. May be required to present and respond to Audit Committee, senior management and client queries.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit in maintaining the documented audit universe and drafting of an annual audit plan (that is aligned to the key risks and strategic priorities of the business).
- Support the Head of IA in maintaining and continuously improving the IA methodology and processes, including committee reporting.
- Co-operate with other managers involved in corporate governance, compliance and risk management functions to ensure effective coordination of all assurance functions both during the formulation of annual assurance plans and on an ongoing basis.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Clear understanding of IIA Professional Standards and latest industry approaches and apply these 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.
- IT (Microsoft Office) and the ability to adapt to the use of other appropriate IT tools as necessary.
Job Benefits
At Asta, you’ll enjoy a market-leading benefits package that puts your wellbeing, career development and financial future first. We combine flexible working, strong family-friendly policies and exceptional rewards to create a supportive, inclusive and high-performing workplace.
Our benefits include:
Work-life balance you can rely on
Work-life balance you can rely on
- 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working
- Generous holiday allowance that increases with service
Your health & wellbeing covered
- Private medical insurance with virtual GP access
- Annual health screening, dental cover and eye care
- Subsidised gym or sports club membership
Support for you and your family
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay
Rewarding your contribution
- Highly competitive pension with up to 13% employer contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Interest-free season ticket loan and salary sacrifice schemes
Other facts
Tech stack
Internal Audit,Corporate Governance,Risk Management,Report Writing,Commercial Awareness,IT Skills,Professional Standards,Insurance Market Knowledge,Analytical Skills,Communication Skills,Team Coordination,Audit Methodology,Process Improvement,Stakeholder Engagement,Action Monitoring,Presentation Skills
About Davies
Founded in 1933, MDD is a leading international forensic accounting firm that provides economic damage quantification assessments for its clients.
We frequently work with law firms, government entities, multi-national corporations, small businesses, insurance companies and independent adjustment firms.
With over 40 offices in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Korea, the UAE, the UK and the USA, MDD is proud of its demonstrated results in this highly specialized area of accounting.
What you'll do
- Manage and perform internal audits according to the Annual Audit Plan, including interviewing staff and producing audit reports. Support the Head of Internal Audit in governance reporting and maintaining the audit universe.
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As a Internal Audit Manager at Davies, you will: manage and perform internal audits according to the Annual Audit Plan, including interviewing staff and producing audit reports. Support the Head of Internal Audit in governance reporting and maintaining the audit universe..
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