Job Description

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The Internal Audit team protects NewDay's assets, reputation, and long-term sustainability by assessing the effectiveness of risk management, governance, and internal controls. Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit (who reports on to the Board Audit Committee Chair and the CEO), you will provide independent assurance across the organization.

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You will deliver

Partner with the Director to define each audit's scope, objectives, and boundaries. Plan and execute detailed audit assignments with minimal supervision, including risk and control assessments and test plans in line with IIA standards. Identify control gaps, agree remediation actions with management, and draft balanced audit reports that secure buy-in for improvements. Obtain technical input from subject-matter experts to support audit conclusions. Track and verify closure of control gaps until sustainable solutions are in place. Deliver risk-and-control training and attend relevant management forums to reinforce a strong risk culture. Maintain your audit expertise through ongoing professional development and regulator-required training (FCA standards).

Skills and Experience

Essential

Several years of post-qualification Internal Audit experience or equivalent at a leading Professional Services firm. Advanced degree in accounting or a related field. Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with strong financial-accounting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Willingness to travel in the UK up to 25% for on-site audits. Experience auditing Financial Services or Banking, including technology and data-governance audits. Proven ability to manage the full audit lifecycle: client engagement, planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.

Desirable

High integrity and credibility, able to influence senior leaders to strengthen controls beyond audit assignments. Strong problem-solving skills, capable of diagnosing complex operational, financial, and technical issues and recommending solutions. Excellent collaboration and networking skills, including coordinating with co-source providers. Adaptable and persuasive, able to align audit activities with the company's strategic priorities. Resilient under pressure, consistently delivering to agreed targets and standards.

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