Internal Audit - Vice President

Audit Team Overview:

KKR is seeking a professional with 8-12 years’ industry experience to join the EMEA Internal Audit team as a Vice President. The Internal Audit team is responsible for providing global oversight of the KKR brand across all business lines, support functions, and regions. Internal Audit partners with key internal and external stakeholders to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value, protect the firm, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of KKR’s internal control environment and operational processes. A successful candidate will have the ability to execute audit projects, assess risk, determine root causes, recommend solutions, and build strong relationships across all levels of seniority within the firm. Serving as an internal consultant, this role provides frequent exposure to senior business leaders and the opportunity to drive impactful change throughout all areas of the firm. The position is based in the Dublin office, with some required travel to Europe and Middle East.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with planning and executing audit-based aspects of European regulatory regimes, including Central Bank of Ireland (AIM & AIFMD requirements), Financial Conduct Authority, and Luxembourg-domiciled fund programs
• Support the execution (testing and documentation) of KKR’s annual Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) program as required by US regulation; including liaising with key stakeholders, leading walkthroughs, documenting and executing testing, and delivering results to management and external auditors
• Helping drive the strategic direction and tactical execution of the risk-based Internal Audit Plan and risk assessment process
• Executing internal audits of by identifying and assessing the relevant financial, operational, legal / regulatory, and IT risks—including testing the design and effectiveness of mitigating controls
• Collaborating on consulting engagements and special projects / analyses requested ad-hoc by Management
• Developing process narratives, audit programs, and test procedures for assigned projects
• Partnering with firm management to develop and implement corrective action plans in response to Internal Audit recommendations, best practices, and/or process improvements.
• Preparing audit reports and presenting recommended enhancements to Management.
• Maintaining awareness and knowledge of regulations in the securities and asset management industries, general accounting principles, internal audit best practices, and best practices common in our businesses
• Assist with conducting global internal audit reviews across business strategies and business operations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and conduct audit fieldwork within defined timelines. Communicate progress and escalate any issues encountered.
• Contribute to the continued development of audit methodologies, processes, tools, and guides

Education and Experience Prerequisites / Key Qualifications

• 8 – 12+ years working experience (experience at a Big 4 accounting or financial services firm is a strong plus)
• Familiar with MiFID and AIFMD guidelines and requirements a plus, as well as other relevant regulatory requirements and expectations for the financial services sector
• Chartered accountant preferred and/or must be well versed with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards
• Experience in internal controls over financial reporting and financial statement literacy preferred
• Banking, Asset management or private equity experience preferred but not required
• Knowledgeable in alternative asset management processes/risk is a plus (accounting, valuations, investment and expense allocations, conflicts of interest, information barriers, etc.)
• Motivated self-starter who works well individually and in teams; Superior written and verbal communication skills; Able to provide professional scepticism with an inquisitive frame of mind
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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