Senior Audit Lead/Manager: General Assurance: Underwriting, Pricing and Reinsurance

Recruiter:

Rooftop Recruitment

Job Ref:

Senior Audit Lead/Ma..

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

market related

SUMMARY:
Senior Audit Lead/Manager: General Assurance: Underwriting, Pricing and Reinsurance

POSITION INFO:

Senior Audit Lead/Manager: General Assurance: Underwriting, Pricing and Reinsurance

Sandton

Contribute to the development of the portfolio/s audit plan including the update and maintenance of the audit universe and identification of emerging risks;
Execute and deliver the audit plan and management requests timeously;
Contribute towards and provide updates on the Combined Assurance Plans for the relevant portfolios;
Ensure audits are conducted as per the GIA Methodology and that the quality and performance standards are maintained at all times;
Delivery of impactful audit reports with well thought out management actions and due dates;
Facilitate the agreement of audit findings and rating with the relevant stakeholders;
Analyse root causes of issues identified and make recommendations to management to improve the control environment accordingly as necessary;
Facilitate the integrated audit approach where necessary, such as use of IT and DAS;
Provide input to the relevant committee and Board reporting; and
Deliver an issues assurance plan per portfolio and ensure it is executed timeously and within quality standards.

Customers

Develop and maintain effective relationships with SM portfolio executives especially for integrated audits;
Support the Head of the Audit Portfolio/s in managing stakeholder engagement and relationships across the relevant portfolio/s; and
Participation in SM portfolio key Governance bodies where the Head of the Audit Portfolio/s is unable to attend.

Operations

Support the Head of the Audit Portfolio/s in managing functional resource planning and integration, including the use of specialist consultants;
Implement the functional resource plan and take corrective action (where required);
Manage the portfolio/s GIA stats process and monthly reporting process by engaging line 1 and line 2; and
Comply with IIA Code of Ethics and GIA Policies and Procedures.

People

Support the Head of the Audit Portfolio/s in acquiring specialist resources; and
Performance management and development of direct reports.

Responsibilities

Skills and Experience

Minimum 7 to 10 years’ experience in auditing and / or risk management (ERM)
Solid background in the financial services / insurance industry, preferably in blue chip/global companies
Detailed understanding of the life insurance environment incl. distribution, operations and products.
Knowledge of key areas such as underwriting, claims, customer service and retention Knowledge of the regulatory environment for life insurance
Minimum 5 years’ experience in managing teams and multiple assignments Experience of client relationship management at senior levels Experience in managing audit budgets (time and costs)

Education

Chartered Accountant: Auditing

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