Description
OVERVIEW
The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics, and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.
The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Audit Manager, Internal Audit to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain, and develop world-class talent.
Who We Seek
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
The Audit Manager, Internal Audit, will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Internal Audit, on Maples and Calder Internal Audit matters.
The Audit Manager, Internal Audit, is primarily responsible for internal audit of the business and operational divisions across each of the Maples and Calder offices. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey, and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
Maples' standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.
OVERVIEW
The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world's largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations.
Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics, and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth.
The Maples Group looks to add a Leeds based Audit Manager, Internal Audit to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain, and develop world-class talent.
Who We Seek
Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.
About the Role
The Audit Manager, Internal Audit, will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Internal Audit, on Maples and Calder Internal Audit matters.
The Audit Manager, Internal Audit, is primarily responsible for internal audit of the business and operational divisions across each of the Maples and Calder offices. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- independently and objectively examining, evaluating and consulting regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of business activities, including operational risk management and corporate governance for the Maples and Calder Caribbean, Europe, Asia and Middle East offices.
- performing assigned audits and participating in all phases of the audit including determining the scope, walkthroughs of key processes, testing of key controls, discussion and documentation of issues, agreeing practical recommendations with management and preparing draft audit reports for review
- evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of how risks are identified and managed
- providing recommendations for improvement in those areas where opportunities or deficiencies are identified
- identifying and reporting compliance breaches
- providing assurance that internal controls are effective and working as intended
- ensuring consistent application of policies and procedures across the Maples Group
- assisting with the reviews of the control matrices for business lines and operational divisions, which will be subject to further review by management and approval by the Audit Committee, where applicable
- assisting with the drafting of control matrices for new business lines and operational divisions, which will be subject to further review by management and approval by the Audit Committee, where applicable
- examining and assessing Compliance policies and procedures including AML/KYC, financial crime, and regulatory compliance
- presenting on audit findings and recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee, as required
- performing regular follow-up audits on non-compliant or high-risk areas
- developing and continuously improving relationships with management across the Maples Group
- maintaining a high level of expertise in relation to Maples and Calder new and existing business lines
- ensure accuracy and compliance with Maples Internal Audit policies and IIA standards
What You Bring
In addition to indisputably high ethical standards and autonomy, the ideal candidate possesses the following:
- A professional graduate accountancy or internal audit qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIA) with a minimum of 5 years of audit (internal or external) experience gained in the financial and/or legal services industry, including an understanding of incorporation and registered office services
- Experience of working in a highly regulated environment
- Excellent communication, project, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to manage diverse audit projects from planning to completion
- Sound working knowledge of all Windows applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal controls
- Proactive, self-motivated, ambitious, and deadline-oriented, with a strong sense of drive and purpose
- A commitment to continuous improvement and staying updated with industry best practices and regulatory changes
The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and optical)
- Competitive vacation packages
- Educational assistance and professional development programmes
- Savings or pension plan
- Life insurance
- Travel insurance
- Global mental wellness programme
- Sports clubs and social events
Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey, and Luxembourg.
You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.
Maples' standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. Maples will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with Maples before a decision is made.
Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.