Job Description

Our client is a globally-operating UK-based, commercial household name (t/o over 2bn, and 10,000+ employees), and the world leader in their niche industry.



As part of a UK-wide (small) team-build, we are exclusively looking for three (3) Internal Audit professionals (Asst. Managers, or IA Supervisors), reporting directly to the Head of Audit. This role can be based remotely largely (1/2 days in one of their UK offices (anywhere - your choice!, which currently are in Birmingham, Leicester, London, Manchester and Buckinghamshire. Travel is low at about 15% of the time.



As part of a commercial-focused function, the role is to ensure the delivery of independent assurance over the design and effectiveness of internal controls within the Group. This position gives the successful candidate an unrivalled insight into many aspects of the Group's operations and there are high levels of exposure to senior management and great opportunities to influence the direction of the business.

Responsibilities:

Working with the Head of Audit to develop and deliver the internal audit plan. Conducting the risk assessments for audits and developing the scope with management and briefing the before the engagement. Leading risk-based internal audits by coordinating operational leadership teams and managing the activities of the auditors (co-source and guest auditors, where applicable). Agreeing the findings and proposed actions with management; presenting findings to senior management. Sharing learnings and best practice with fellow auditors and across the business. Following-up on outstanding internal audit issues. Becoming and ambassador for team and maintaining the good reputation of Internal Audit within the business. Champions good governance, internal control and risk management.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a Big 4 / Top 10 trained accountant / auditor /advisory professional, ideally with industry (internal audit) experience, or a mix of the two. English is the working language of the business, so fluency is essential. Our client cannot sponsor visas, but candidates with UK ILR are eligible.



This position would be ideal for a Senior Internal Auditor, looking for an audit project-management / supervisory position; or someone in practice at or between the Assistant Assurance/Audit Manager, and the Assurance/Audit Manager level (c. 4-7 years experience), or the equivalent with industry experience. If this fits with your background and ambition, please do get in touch!