Job Description

We have been a leading figure in publishing for more than 500 years. We have always been a forward-looking organization, maximizing the technology for the day, but the digital revolution is bringing enormous change, fast. That same spirit of adventure and entrepreneurialism is critical to our future success. In a fast changing publishing landscape, OUP welcomes the inquisitive, the inventive, and the ambitious; people who challenge the conventional, and pioneer the possible.

About the Role

As part of the Group Internal Audit (GIA) team, you will provide independent assurance to the Audit Committee, Chief Executive and Group Finance Director, by reporting whether the Press is identifying, prioritising and managing risks; ensuring financial and operational controls are operating efficiently and effectively; complying with relevant laws and corporate governance standards and adhering to the Group ethical and other policies. Under the direction of the director or managers ensure that the GIA function is run efficiently and effectively and meets Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

You will: * Develop the scope for assigned audits from the audit plan by obtaining relevant information on business operations, systems and risks form a range of sources including Senior Management Team (SMT) members, divisional teams, and heads of Group Functions.

• Conduct assignments to a high standard and within targeted deadlines and budgets, producing clear and concise audit reports, with constructive recommendations for improvements to internal controls, processes and procedures.
• Provide independent advice on OUP\'s Internal Control Framework (ICF) of financial controls and the wider internal control environment. Assess the effectiveness of risk mitigation put in place by management.
• Present audit findings together with recommended actions to senior management (typically branch MD, FD and other SMT members) during audit closing meetings.
• Lead projects as assigned by the Group Director of Assurance including internal GIA projects or those requested by the Audit and Finance Committees or senior OUP management.
• Deputise for the Senior Group Internal Audit Manager as required, including liaison with senior management.
• Conduct special investigations into cases of alleged fraud and/or serious negligence as requested and agreed with the Group Compliance function, providing advice to management on corrective action in accordance with the organisation\xe2\x80\x99s policies.
• Play a lead role in organizing and delivering conferences, workshops and presentations on internal audit and risk management as required by the organisation, including Group Assurance conferences.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

About You

Essential:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
• Experience of delivering audits as senior auditor or manager post qualification as part of a professional services organisation or a large multinational business.
• Solid understanding of internal control structures and risk management frameworks (e.g. The Committee of Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission \xe2\x80\x93 \xe2\x80\x9cCOSO\xe2\x80\x9d) and current governance standards (e.g. UK Corporate Governance Code) and their implementation.
• Experience of working as part of a multinational audit (internal or external) team focused on evaluating systems and processes, identifying weaknesses and making practical recommendations.
• Willing and able to undertake high amounts of regular travel overseas and work, with minimum supervision, in unfamiliar environments.
• Excellent report writing skills underpinned by the ability to draft clear and succinct audit findings and recommendations to produce impactful reports.

Benefits

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days\xe2\x80\x99 holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.

We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.

Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

Queries

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We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.

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