Audit Associate

About the role

Your major audit responsibilities include:
• Participate in audits, mainly in Bratislava, as directed by the In Charge and in accordance with GIA Financial Reporting Risk (FRR) methodology
• Perform in- depth risk analysis and contribute to the determination of the particular audit scope
• Participate in interviews with management and staff, document workflows of operations and identify key risks, controls and procedures
• Develop audit program/testing plan and conducting testing
• Document all testing and findings in accordance with GIA FRR Methodology and professional standards
• Negotiate management actions to mitigate identified business, operational or control risks
• Participate in the drafting of audit reports
• Interact with business management as required and demonstrate ability to develop relationships through strong evidence of audit, technical, and business expertise.
• Assist in DOO activities, including such tasks as GMD and local Audit Committee reporting, QA process, special projects, and staff assistance

About the team

As a member of the Group Internal Audit (GIA) team in Bratislava your main activity is to audit business functions in Bratislava, i.e. evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of business processes and internal control systems as well as ensuring compliance with governance and extant business rules and regulations compliance with governance rules. By identifying and mitigating current or evolving risks you add value to the business.
You will be constantly challenged to learn new areas of Swiss Re, to assess the effectiveness of the relevant processes, and to come up with workable solutions to problems you may identify. You will get the opportunity to interact with many people throughout the Group on a daily basis, including senior executives, and travel to different locations. This allows you to form relationships that can help you develop your career, whether as an auditor or anywhere you may go in the Group. In addition, the skills you need to acquire or enhance as an auditor, such as speaking and writing in a clear and concise manner, the ability to analyze difficult circumstances, and the talent to negotiate effective solutions, are tools you will use your entire career.
Depending on your experience and performance, you may participate in GIA's initiatives and projects.
The role will include travel to operating locations with elements of global travel (up to 25%).
Group Internal Audit (GIA) plays a critical role in the governance of Swiss Re, providing independent assurance over key risks and controls to the Group's Board and executive management on a global basis. Working in the Department provides a unique opportunity to develop a wide understanding of key issues in Swiss Re, develop key contacts and visibility with senior management globally and provide commercial recommendations to improve Swiss Re's processes. GIA can provide a stepping stone into Swiss Re's global business and corporate functions, with a long established track record of placing staff into key business roles.

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