Description
Rutherford Cross is currently exclusively engaged to recruit a Group Internal Audit Manager with Arnold Clark in Glasgow. Arnold Clark is Europe’s largest privately owned, family-run motor group selling in excess of 250,000 vehicles per year and generating an annual turnover of over £3.66 billion. Established in 1954 and headquartered in Glasgow, the company has 200 branches across the UK. The Arnold Clark Group also comprises a car and van rental and leasing business, three purpose-built training facilities (GTG Training), and a successful insurance business.
The Opportunity
The Group Internal Audit Manager role is based at the Head Office in Glasgow and leads a team of 6 Internal Auditors and 4 Stock Auditors across the UK. Group Accountants reporting into the Head of Group Finance. This is a diverse and varied role with good exposure across the organisation. This would be a great role for a qualified accountant who has good team management experience to join a growing and commercial high paced business head quartered in Glasgow.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Revising and developing the audit testing
- Planning the audit programme
- Reviewing and distributing all audit reports and liaising with the relevant business units regarding the findings and outcomes.
- Conducting audits of the more technical areas of the business
- Conducting and/or managing any ad-hoc investigations requested by the Directors
- Aiding with acquisition diligence when required
- Be a key member of the internal audit team providing effective team management, mentoring, development and support, whilst consistently driving an effective audit approach and high quality deliverables
- Communication of audit findings and recommendations for improvement at the conclusion of audits with relevant business personnel, both written and verbal
Skills Required:
- Be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with at least 2 years PQE
- Have previous experience in an audit environment and of managing teams
- Can work independently and demonstrate good organisational skills
- Have excellent IT skills and be highly proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office
- Can deal with individuals at all levels throughout the business
- Hold a full, clean UK driving license
Remuneration:
In addition of a basic salary of £45,000- £50,000 there is a fully expensed car with a bonus and additional benefits.
What to do next:
To apply, for a confidential discussion, please contact our advisor John Ramsay at Rutherford Cross at [email protected] or 0141 6117770