Description
Our client is of the UK’s largest and most successful companies in their sector. They are seeking to create and recruit a new role of Internal Audit Manager to lead and develop the Internal Audit function. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the main focus of this role will be the assessment and improvement of the risk and controls framework across all of the company’s activities.
The position requires interaction with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, along with the management of a team of Internal Auditors spread across multiple locations. The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- 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
- Ad hoc financial investigations as required by the Directors
- Provide assistance with acquisition diligence when required
- Manage and develop a dedicated team of Internal Auditors
The position incorporates a blend 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/ACA 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.
Applications are welcomed from individuals wishing to specialise in Internal Audit or seeking to use this as a first step into the business and, ultimately, a broader finance role. The company are equally supportive of both avenues.
A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- 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 business
- Excellent IT skills including high proficiency with all aspects of MS Office
- Flexible approach to working hours in line with the needs of the business and happy to travel to other UK locations as required
In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a fully expensed company car, strong bonus potential, company pension and private medical insurance. In addition, the business provides excellent opportunities for personal development and progression.
To apply for this role or to have a confidential conversation, please contact our advisor Mark Lewis at Rutherford Cross.