Internal Audit Specialist

UNIQA Insurance Company— a leader of the Ukrainian insurance market and part of the Austrian UNIQA Insurance Group, one of Europe’s largest insurance groups — invites a Internal Audit Specialist  to join its team.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct preliminary risk assessments of audit objects
• Develop audit programs in line with global standards and coordinate them with Group Internal Audit
• Independently or collaboratively perform audits of the insurance company’s business processes
• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the internal control system
• Prepare working papers and document identified findings
• Develop recommendations to improve controls and mitigate risks, and align them with responsible departments
• Prepare audit reports and coordinate audit results with Group Internal Audit
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations
• Provide advisory support to internal departments on controls, risks, and process optimization

What Is Important for This Role:

• Higher education in finance or economics
• At least 2 years of experience in internal audit within the financial sector (preferably in an insurance company) or in an international audit/consulting firm
• Knowledge of global internal audit standards
• Understanding of Ukrainian insurance legislation, accounting principles, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS)
• Skills in planning and conducting audit engagements
• Experience in risk assessment, business process analysis, and control testing
• Knowledge of internal control system design and risk management principles
• Confident user of MS Office; experience working with databases and large volumes of data
• English — Upper Intermediate or higher
• Stress resilience, strong analytical thinking, excellent communication and persuasion skills

Key Competencies:

• Creative thinking
• Strong focus on internal and external customers
• Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively
• Integrity and ability to build trust
• Active listening skills
• Persistence and openness
• Ability to set priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented mindset
• Self-reflection and accountability

What You Will Get by Joining UNIQA:

• Competitive salarywith stable and timely payments
• Hybrid working model: office-based work with up to 50% remote work
• Professional development: free access to the Corporate University with dozens of learning programs
• International professional environment: as part of UNIQA Insurance Group, participation in cross-country projects with colleagues from 14 countries, gaining valuable international experience and development opportunities
• Health care support: free medical insurance and accident insurance, with the option to insure family members on preferential terms
• Mental health support: free psychological assistance service with a corporate psychologist
• Modern and safe office: fully equipped for comfortable work, with two shelters; pet-friendlyenvironment — you can come to work with your pet
• Parental support: employees may come to the office with their child when needed — a dedicated children’s room is available
• Social responsibility as part of our culture: systematic support of charitable initiatives and foundations, including those helping children, people with Down syndrome, and individuals affected by the war — this is a consistent stance, not one-off actions
• Additional benefits: discounts on company products and work in an environment that values expertise, partnership, and accountability

UNIQA has been operating in Ukraine for over 32 years, developing the insurance market and taking care of millions of customers.