Job Description

The Role:

Taking a lead role in the development and execution of an agile risk-based audit plan, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements. Review documentation and engage with stakeholders to understand key risks, processes and controls in areas being audited. Prepare Audit Planning Documents for review by the Group FD and Director of Financial Operations. Perform walkthroughs and develop Risk and Control Matrices for each audit. Execute audit testing, identifying weaknesses in internal controls and recommending practical risk based solutions. Draft audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to management. Collaborate with various departments to ensure implementation of audit recommendations and monitor progress. Provide coaching to junior staff members. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by improving audit processes and initiatives. Actively participate in risk review committees providing advice and insight. The role will primarily focus on Financial, Operational, IT, HR and Commercial processes whilst working with the Head of Internal Legal Audit on Legal audits. Present to the Audit Committee on the progress of the audit plan and key findings and recommendations. Liaise with external auditors and regulators as required.

The Person:

Accounting qualification (ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent) Several years of hands-on experience in internal auditing. Legal industry experience advantageous. Robust understanding of auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks. Enjoy fostering productive working relationships within the team as well as outside of it. Analytical approach to problem-solving and willing to be hands-on in the process, proactively ensure you gather all relevant information. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership skills. Professional approach. Understanding of the Regulatory framework. Competent in Microsoft Office. Ability to communicate at all levels across all departments. High levels of attention to detail. Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Company Core Values

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Aspire:

To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be

Integrate:

Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force

Innovate:

To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth *

Commit:

To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage