Our client is a growing, international business based in Glasgow who are looking to recruit a Head of Internal Audit. This is a newly created position focused on developing the function and driving the internal audit agenda across the company.

The Role:

• Define, develop and manage Internal Audit standards and procedures
• Develop and drive the Internal Audit agenda within the wider business to raise the profile of the function
• Establish and manage the planning of the annual Audit Plan
• Undertake internal audit reviews based on the annual Audit Plan, to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, operational instructions and best practice procedures
• Communication of audit findings and recommendations for improvement at the conclusion of audits with relevant business personnel - both written and verbal
• Provide assurance on management controls and make recommendations for improvement
• Works with others to implement plans and projects that improve the internal control environment, and aligned processes to remediate risk to a level which meets the business risk appetite
• Ad hoc financial investigations and financial analysis of business performance

The Candidate:

The position incorporates wide range of responsibilities requiring a confident individual with strong technical background in either internal or external audit. It is essential that the individual comes from a large firm/business background where they will have a firm awareness of best practice approaches to risk management and internal controls. It is likely that the individual will be CA/ACCA qualified and, ideally, have trained with a Big 4 or large accountancy practice. However, the nature of the role may also lend itself to candidates who are Internal Audit professionals (e.g. IIA qualified) and/or trained in an industry environment.

• Qualified accountant or Internal Audit professional with appropriate post-qualification experience
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with business acumen, pragmatism and a good sense of diplomacy
• Proven ability to build relationships at all levels
• Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills
• Motivated self-starter with a flexible working attitude
• A strong team player, with a desire to make a significant contribution to the Risk and Audit department
• Excellent IT skills including MS office and a good working knowledge of accounting systems in a large organisation

Remuneration:

In addition to a salary of £60,000- £65,000 per annum (depending on experience) there is an excellent benefits package.

What to do next:

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact our advisor John Ramsay at Rutherford Cross at [email protected] or 0141 6117770/ 07494280500.