Job Description
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Location
London - One Canada Square, Level 26
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Internal Audit (IA) is an independent, objective assurance and consulting function established within Brookfield Asset Management with teams of audit professionals based in Canada, USA, Brazil, UK, India, and Australia. The Department provides internal audit services to Brookfield Asset Management and its publicly listed affiliates.
Working under the direction of the VP, Internal Audit, the Manager's role will be focused on Brookfield’s portfolio of companies in Europe, and manage one or more platforms such as real estate, infrastructure, private equity, corporate operations, fund management or insurance. The focus of the role will include execution, oversight and project management, of internal audit and advisory engagements. Typical audit areas could include ESG, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Operational Process, Regulatory Compliance.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering audit and advisory engagements, including planning engagements, performing or supervising fieldwork, reviewing workpapers, drafting audit reports, and ensuring compliance with IIA methodology
Drafting clear and concise workpapers and deliverables that demonstrate a risk-first, critical thinking and analytical mindset
Writing clear, concise and constructive findings and audit reports to present results across the portfolio, based on facts, severity and potential risk impact
Executing follow-up procedures to assess the adequacy of implemented recommendations
Researching key risks and regulations, and developing planning materials, to effectively communicate the objective, scope, approach, and results of engagements to the VP, and senior management within Brookfield and its portfolio companies (including C-suite)
Approaching audit and advisory engagements from a commercial mindset, focused on risk and impact to both portfolio companies and Brookfield’s strategic goals
Assisting the VP in managing the broader portfolio company audit teams, by:
Coordinating with colleagues, second line functions, and portfolio companies to perform risk assessments of existing and new companies to develop annual audit plans that cover key risks
Onboarding new portfolio company audit teams to understand Brookfield expectations for consistent reporting and oversight
Providing oversight to portfolio companies and third-party assurance providers to assist in audit project scoping, managing timelines, reviewing conclusions and remediation plans and reporting to management at Brookfield and portfolio companies
Keeping regional and global IA teams informed about audit plan progress, remediation of findings and changes to key risks
Maintaining departmental standards and quality of audit engagements in line with department audit procedures and the IIA Standards across the portfolio
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinating with global colleagues on department initiatives and projects
About you:
At least 7-10 years PQE in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, risk management or relevant industry expertise
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, IT or related field
Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA/ACA/ACCA
Fluency in English (additional European languages an asset)
Willing to travel – approximately 10-20% based on business needs
Willing to work fulltime in an office environment at the Brookfield London office (Canary Wharf)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, global collaborative environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demands and communication styles
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with global teams and cultural differences
Proactive in both managing workload and professional development
Strong written (documentation of work and reports) and verbal (interviewing process owners, presentation of findings) communication skills. including with senior stakeholders
Experience in any of the following is preferred:
Big 4 audit, risk or compliance, including experience with managing multiple clients
Asset management sector, particularly in understanding risks at acquired companies
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, testing, and program implementation
Working with international colleagues or clients
Working in Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction, Infrastructure or Energy sectors
Data analytics auditing techniques and visualization tools
IT controls and cybersecurity best practices
Location
London - One Canada Square, Level 26
Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.
Job Description
Internal Audit (IA) is an independent, objective assurance and consulting function established within Brookfield Asset Management with teams of audit professionals based in Canada, USA, Brazil, UK, India, and Australia. The Department provides internal audit services to Brookfield Asset Management and its publicly listed affiliates.
Working under the direction of the VP, Internal Audit, the Manager's role will be focused on Brookfield’s portfolio of companies in Europe, and manage one or more platforms such as real estate, infrastructure, private equity, corporate operations, fund management or insurance. The focus of the role will include execution, oversight and project management, of internal audit and advisory engagements. Typical audit areas could include ESG, Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Operational Process, Regulatory Compliance.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering audit and advisory engagements, including planning engagements, performing or supervising fieldwork, reviewing workpapers, drafting audit reports, and ensuring compliance with IIA methodology
Drafting clear and concise workpapers and deliverables that demonstrate a risk-first, critical thinking and analytical mindset
Writing clear, concise and constructive findings and audit reports to present results across the portfolio, based on facts, severity and potential risk impact
Executing follow-up procedures to assess the adequacy of implemented recommendations
Researching key risks and regulations, and developing planning materials, to effectively communicate the objective, scope, approach, and results of engagements to the VP, and senior management within Brookfield and its portfolio companies (including C-suite)
Approaching audit and advisory engagements from a commercial mindset, focused on risk and impact to both portfolio companies and Brookfield’s strategic goals
Assisting the VP in managing the broader portfolio company audit teams, by:
Coordinating with colleagues, second line functions, and portfolio companies to perform risk assessments of existing and new companies to develop annual audit plans that cover key risks
Onboarding new portfolio company audit teams to understand Brookfield expectations for consistent reporting and oversight
Providing oversight to portfolio companies and third-party assurance providers to assist in audit project scoping, managing timelines, reviewing conclusions and remediation plans and reporting to management at Brookfield and portfolio companies
Keeping regional and global IA teams informed about audit plan progress, remediation of findings and changes to key risks
Maintaining departmental standards and quality of audit engagements in line with department audit procedures and the IIA Standards across the portfolio
Building and maintaining strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Coordinating with global colleagues on department initiatives and projects
About you:
At least 7-10 years PQE in internal audit, external audit, internal controls, risk management or relevant industry expertise
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, engineering, IT or related field
Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CFE, CPA/ACA/ACCA
Fluency in English (additional European languages an asset)
Willing to travel – approximately 10-20% based on business needs
Willing to work fulltime in an office environment at the Brookfield London office (Canary Wharf)
Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and project management skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, global collaborative environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demands and communication styles
Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as with global teams and cultural differences
Proactive in both managing workload and professional development
Strong written (documentation of work and reports) and verbal (interviewing process owners, presentation of findings) communication skills. including with senior stakeholders
Experience in any of the following is preferred:
Big 4 audit, risk or compliance, including experience with managing multiple clients
Asset management sector, particularly in understanding risks at acquired companies
Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, testing, and program implementation
Working with international colleagues or clients
Working in Real Estate, Manufacturing, Construction, Infrastructure or Energy sectors
Data analytics auditing techniques and visualization tools
IT controls and cybersecurity best practices
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Portfolio Company Operational Audit Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
