Operational Auditor (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

   

  We have exciting new opportunities for Internal Auditors within Allstate Internal Audit (Allstate IA). We are in the process of expanding our team based in Northern Ireland, to work with our Internal Audit colleagues in the US; and are looking to recruit new graduates into this exciting opportunity to begin you career at Allstate. The Allstate IA team applies their knowledge, insights and objectivity to help the organization by evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls embedded in strategy, governance, operations and risk management processes.

   

  Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and advisory activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. The role of the Internal Auditor is to assess the controls business areas have established to manage key risks to help ensure business objectives are achieved. This is done by establishing an Internal Audit Plan of individual audits to ensure all key business activities are assessed periodically using a risk-based approach. The audits defined in the Plan are undertaken by the Allstate IA team by working with various leaders across the enterprise to conduct background gathering meetings, perform fieldwork testing of controls, and produce formal reports that are issued to Allstate’s senior management and leadership.

   

  We like creativity, enthusiasm and teamwork. We are looking for someone who has a great attitude and likes to learn many different aspects of how a business operates and is governed. We like our auditors to be passionate about learning business processes and to take on new projects. You will apply a risk-based approach to audit projects that are operational and strategic in nature.

   

  New auditors will start in a fast-paced developmental program consisting of job assignments supporting the various Internal Audit teams (Insurance, Non-Insurance, Investments, Shared Services, Information Technology, and SOX) and an opportunity to work with our external auditors. 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. This allows you to gain experience and learn the various areas of Allstate.

   

  • Manages assigned audit tasks to achieve department guidelines and within established timetables with high quality results.
  • Drafts process risks and controls and performs an assessment to determine audit scope.
  • Drafts high quality workpapers and ensures support and conclusions are well documented in accordance with department standards.
  • Consults through ad-hoc advisory engagements while working together with business units to share risk considerations as they undergo strategic projects.
  • Contributes to department initiatives to improve Allstate IA processes including but not limited to data analytics strategies and the Fraud Centre of Excellence.  

   

  So, what are the essential criteria to apply?

   

  • All candidates must evidence an existing right to work in the UK'
  • A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, or similar discipline, OR
    • A degree in a non-finance related discipline but supported with 2 years’ experience in a audit based role
  • Recent experience of auditing and assurance concepts through experience gained on a commercial graduate placement and/or university project for our entry-level Internal Auditor roles
  • Basic Project Management skills.

   

   

  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

   

  • Demonstrate commercial Industry or Professional Services experience in an Internal or External auditing, Risk Management/Advisory role; or
  • ACCA, CPA, CFE, ACA qualified/part-qualified or a CIA certified applicant. 

   

   

  What we offer

   

  As Digital DNA’s Workplace of the Year 2020 & 2022 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/3lCyDfQ 

   

   

  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 7th June 2022