Coni & partner, a consultancy company established in 1993, is headquartered in Zurich with subsidiaries in Düsseldorf and Shanghai. We specialise in custom-fit staffing that matches professional skills, references, and personal as well as social skills of successful candidates.
Our client is an Asset Management company based in Zurich. We are seeking an audit professional (m, f, d) for the position of Senior Internal Auditor Asset Management.
Responsibilities
1. We provide independent and objective assurance and consulting activities to improve our client's operations guided by a philosophy of adding value.
2. We lead and perform assigned internal audit projects in small teams.
3. We are responsible from planning to reporting, including quality assurance and special projects.
4. We identify and evaluate business risks and improvement opportunities using best practices.
5. We appraise the appropriateness of internal controls, processes, procedures, and systems.
6. We assess and test the operating units' adherence to group guidelines, instructions, laws, regulations, and internal control standards.
7. We contribute to the development of the internal audit operations and infrastructure.
8. We apply risk management techniques and develop the annual integrated and risk-based audit plan.
9. We develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders.
10. We develop audit staff on assignments to ensure they meet their full potential.
11. Minimal Travelling (5%).
Requirements
1. Masters in Business Administration, Finance or Economics.
2. CIA, CISA, CPA or CFA certifications.
3. Understanding of the asset management and investment fund industry.
4. Several years of professional experience in auditing, risk management, internal control, accounting, financial controlling, and/or asset management/investment funds.
5. Thorough knowledge and understanding of current internal audit and risk management concepts and practices.
6. Experience in IT and ERP systems.
7. Self-motivated and strong team orientation.
8. Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.
9. Ability to think and act independently.
10. Maintain a clear overview of risk management issues affecting the organisation's current thinking.
11. Personal and professional demeanour, conduct, and credibility that engages and inspires confidence in others internally and externally and fosters a positive reputation for the internal audit function.
12. A sense of focus and a style of leading by example, sufficient to instil in others a strong 'delivery' work ethic and pride in outcomes.
13. A personal commitment to continuous professional development sufficient to create a learning culture within the Internal Audit Division.
14. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English as well as German.
Please apply directly to coni + partner ag.