Senior Operational Auditor (Risk Assessment & Compliance / Internal Controls / Process Optimization) – Caribbean

• Coordinate and carry out internal audits, which involves assessing risks, contributing to the development of a comprehensive audit plan spanning the organization, and executing audit activities.
  


• Evaluate business processes, systems, IT infrastructure, financial operations, and compliance efforts based on the annual audit schedule. This includes defining audit objectives, designing and implementing audit procedures, and drafting detailed reports summarizing findings.
  


• Examine the operations of intermediaries to confirm adherence to legal standards, regulatory requirements, and contractual agreements.
  


• Assess established systems to verify compliance with critical policies, procedures, laws, and regulations—such as Anti-Money Laundering policies and insurance industry rules—and provide insights on whether these are being followed effectively.
  


• Deliver practical, evidence-based recommendations to management at various levels, sharing audit outcomes, insights, and conclusions during presentations.
  


• Engage with management to review weaknesses in controls and processes, including their causes, proposed solutions, and timelines for corrective actions, while following up diligently on unresolved items.
  


• Support external audit activities when required.
  


• Uphold impartiality and neutrality across all audit assignments.
  


• Adhere to the Internal Audit Charter, guidelines, protocols, and related internal policies.
  


• Consistently meet international professional standards in all tasks.
  


• Provide a performance self-evaluation to the Head of Internal Audit on a biannual basis.
  

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies:

• Proficiency in risk evaluation, internal control frameworks, and Global Internal Audit Standards, with practical experience applying these to assess and report on diverse business functions and processes.
  


• Capability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight, while also collaborating effectively within a team.
  


• A proactive mindset with a keen ability to pinpoint risks and opportunities for enhancement.
  


• Demonstrated integrity, along with sharp analytical thinking, time management, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent people skills.
  


• Sound decision-making skills paired with exceptional report-writing capabilities.
  


• Skill in persuading others and securing management support for positive changes.
  


• Strong command of English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to senior leadership.
  

• Proficiency in risk evaluation, internal control frameworks, and Global Internal Audit Standards, with practical experience applying these to assess and report on diverse business functions and processes.
• Capability to operate autonomously with minimal oversight, while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• A proactive mindset with a keen ability to pinpoint risks and opportunities for enhancement.
• Demonstrated integrity, along with sharp analytical thinking, time management, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent people skills.
• Sound decision-making skills paired with exceptional report-writing capabilities.
• Skill in persuading others and securing management support for positive changes.
• Strong command of English, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate findings clearly to senior leadership.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Possession of at least one recognized professional certification in auditing or accounting (e.g., CIA, ACCA, CA, CPA, RA).
• Commitment to pursuing further specialized credentials to enhance professional expertise.
• A minimum of four years’ auditing experience, ideally focused on operational audits within a corporate setting.
• Ongoing efforts to deepen knowledge and expertise in the insurance sector.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools.