Kind Consultancy is working with a leading Pensions business which is currently seeking a Head of Internal Audit to join them in a permanent role with a hybrid work model requiring 2-3 days per week in their West Sussex office. The position comes with a highly attractive salary and package.

The Head of Internal Audit will oversee and manage the Internal Audit function, providing independent assurance to the firm, with key responsibilities including:

• Developing, maintaining and deploying a strategic plan for Internal Audit, along with an audit work plan for the business, supporting wider strategy and building on identified risks
• Providing an evidence-based opinion on the effectiveness of controls and risk management in the business
• Giving an independent view of high-risk areas to the business.
• Identifying and developing an annual internal audit plan which reviews the key controls and operations of the business and provides appropriate challenge the business, recommending viable solutions.
• Working with operational managers, project teams and the wider business on a consultative basis to ensure good controls are built into all operations.
• Conducting an independent annual review on the ORSA to ensure it has been carried out in line with regulations.
• Overseeing the annual review of the Insurance Companies actuarial function as required by Solvency II.
• Providing formal quarterly assurance reports to senior leadership and relevant committees  on the position of the businesses control environment, highlighting relevant findings form the internal audit work and the areas delivery against the audit plan.
• Establishing policies and procedures to guide Internal Audit work and provide support to introduce the internal controls into line manager responsibilities.
• Managing and developing staff in line with business and individual requirements and policies.
• Owning and managing the risks associated with the business area in line with the organisations risk policies.

For the Head of Internal Audit opportunity, we're looking for candidates who:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification - ACCA, CMIIA etc
• Have significant audit experience at a management level, including planning and managing strategic Internal Audit plans and providing assurance to Senior Management and Board level.
• Have a proven ability of senior level engagement, including delivering complex communications in a concise manner to senior individuals.
• Has previously managed staff and led teams.
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of Internal Audit methodologies.
• Has strong knowledge of Pensions and Financial Services.
• Possesses a good understanding of modern IT platforms and associated audit techniques.
• Is an excellent communicator, able to provide appropriate challenge and translate technical topics for a variety of audiences.

If you have the necessary skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications, are based in or can commute to West Sussex and are interested in the Head of Internal Audit role, please apply with an updated CV today.