Internal Audit Team Lead (hybrid or remote)

• About Us

   

  The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.

   

  You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.

   

  Allstate operate a very flexible hybrid working policy that will allow you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager with a blend of remote and office working for NI based employees as well as condensed working patterns (4 day week/9 day fortnight). Employees based in GB will be employed on a permanent remote working contract.

   

  Join our team and you’ll find challenge and reward in a culture of innovation, support and balance. 

   

   

  Location

   

  Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Strabane, Remote GB

   

  Your role in the team

   

  Allstate Internal Audits are seeking individuals with substantial operational audit and leadership experience to join our team. We value creativity, enthusiasm and teamwork. We are looking for someone who has a natural curiosity and is passionate about leading people and projects. You will apply a risk-based approach to audit projects that are operational and strategic in nature. You will lead your audit programs and project plans and have full accountability for all audits under your leadership. The Team Leader will have the responsibility of leading and developing a team of auditors located in Northern Ireland who will work with U.S. based auditors on projects across the Allstate enterprise. You will also be asked to play a key role in developing others during each engagement through coaching, reviews, and delegation.

   

  Allstate Internal audit provides opportunities for you to get a broad picture of the organization and exposure to leaders and subject matter experts across Allstate. Our audits cover all aspects of the business, including a variety of disciplines such as distribution, customer service, product operations, claims, operations, investments, compliance, human resources and finance. Additionally, we collaborate with risk management functions and other senior leaders for coordinated engagements on large scale strategic initiatives throughout Allstate. We work in an exciting Matrix environment where collaboration, time management, and communication are keys to our success.

   

  • Leads complex audits leveraging audit knowledge and Allstate’s defined audit process to deliver high quality results, consistent with the audit plan and guidelines. Key components include:
  • Independently performs an assessment to determine audit scope
  • Creates the audit program and leads the execution and development of the audit test procedures and analysis of results, quality, and conclusions
  • Performs audit testing and prepares work papers and reviews testing work papers prepared by staff
  • Ensures standards and documentation requirements are met on their own work and the work of their staff
  • Drafts high quality reports that are succinct, factual and value-adding
  • Consults in ad-hoc advisory engagements while working closely with business units to share risk considerations as they develop, implement, and monitor strategic projects
  • Builds and leverages business relationships to maintain the pulse of the environment and provides input on risk and controls during risk assessment and annual planning process
  • Provide the appropriate level of project management, performance of testing, delegation of work, and supervision of assigned staff to ensure planned audits meet Allstate IA’s process expectations
  • Ensure the client is addressing audit issues appropriately and in a timely manner, as agreed upon at the conclusion of the audit engagement
  • Effectively manage and develop ANI team to build broad and deep bench strength in the skills needed for internal audit
  • Encourage employee engagement through on-the-job support and communication of policies and procedures
  • Perform performance management process according to company standards for all direct reports
  • Show flexibility in assignments. Take direction on multiple simultaneous assignments from different leaders and identify and escalate conflicts as needed
  • Lead the development of new department strategies, tactics, and audit methodologies
  • Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication including exhibiting strong partnering skills with the ability to interact with various levels of management and external stakeholders

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a classification of 2:1 or higher
  • ACCA, CPA, CFE, ACA qualified/part-qualified or a CIA certified applicant
  • Extensive audit and/or business experience (5+ years), including successfully leading operational audits that were leveraged to provide thought leadership and value to clients
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities

   

  The successful candidate must also demonstrate a high competency in:

   

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities for complex business issues
  • Strong people leadership, as well as project and time management skills
  • Ability to effectively influence individuals to action
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong analytics skills using Excel and/or experience using other reporting tools a plus
  • Flexibility, adaptability and comfort in dealing with all business areas (Market Facing Businesses, AORs, Shared Services), as well as complex and sensitive situations

   

  We also have some desirable criteria

   

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent)

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 winners, we offer a generous benefits package that includes flexible annual leave entitlement, dental and healthcare insurance, an attractive pension package and discounts on gym memberships, public transport and parking.

   

  Allstate invests heavily in your development, as an employee you will have access to multiple world-class learning platforms and courses from our award-winning in-house Learning & Development team.

   

  We pride ourselves in providing clear career paths and opportunities for internal mobility allowing you to further develop within the organisation.

   

  We encourage a better work life balance and you’ll have the opportunity to apply for various flexible working arrangements.

   

   

  Apply Here: https://bit.ly/394vulU 

   

   

  Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities

   

  Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants.  This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.

   

  We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.

   

  Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.

   

   

  The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 3rd May 2022