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UCITS Management Company, currently managing in excess of 11 bn euro AUM in Luxembourg and Ireland, is seeking for a Head of Internal Audit (PCF 13).

About the Role: The  Head of Internal Audit  assists in managing the risk based audit plan so that the audit work fulfills its purposes and the audit work conforms to company policies and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with a broad scope in a small and international organization, where cooperation and focus on the company goals are key features for covering the role.

The role is subject to Pre-Approval from the Central Bank of Ireland.

Main Responsibilities:

• to establish, implement and maintain an audit plan (to be approved by the Board), to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s systems, internal control mechanisms and arrangements, including those of the Funds;
• to issue recommendations based on the results of work carried out in accordance with the audit plan;
• to verify compliance with the recommendations referred  above; and
• to report on internal audit matters to the Board.

The Head of Internal Audit reports to the Board on at least a semi-annual basis and provides a formal report to the Board in relation to:

1. the Company’s audit plan (to be approved by the Board);
2. summary of audit reports with less than adequate rating;
3. details of open substantive audit issues status;
4. details of audit issues which failed audit action verification; and
5. the evaluation of the Company’s internal control system.

In addition to the functions carried out by the Head of Internal Audit, the Board also relies on the internal audit controls carried out by the Service Providers. In this regard the Head of Internal Audit will monitor and oversee the internal audit functions of the key delegates.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant Asset Management (preferable) or Banking Experience;
• Relevant Internal Audit Experience;
• Bachelor degree;
• At least 5 years' experience in one or more the functional areas mentioned above;
• Strong knowledge of financial products and financial markets;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning, problem solving;
• Well organized with strong time management skills;
• Be enthusiastic and eager to learn, self-starter