Description
Rutherford Cross has been retained by Golden Charter Ltd, the UK’s largest and fastest growing independent funeral planning company. They have now achieved market leadership in pre-paid funeral planning with a sales growth in excess of 130% over the last five years. For the second consecutive year, Golden Charter is listed in the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table and opportunities for promotion within Golden Charter are commonplace with over 100 internal promotions in the last two years.
This role offers a recently qualified accountant or professional internal auditor a great opportunity to join one of Scotland’s successful and ambitious businesses, making an immediate impact in the function and firmly establishing themselves within the wider organisation.
The main duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Supporting the Head of Internal Audit with the preparation of the Internal Audit Plan, identifying areas of highest risk and priority
- Preparing terms of reference / scoping documents for audits for Head of Internal Audit review
- Designing audit tests and procedures
- Undertaking internal audit reviews based on the Annual Internal Audit Plan, assessing key risks, controls and processes
- Highlighting business improvements and making practical recommendations to address the gaps and weaknesses identified
- Communicating audit findings and recommendations for improvement at the conclusion of audits – with relevant business personnel – both written and verbal
- Supporting the Head of Internal Audit to undertake projects as and when required (e.g. ad hoc investigations at the request of management)
- Driving the Internal Audit agenda within the wider business to continue to raise the profile and importance of the Internal Audit function
- Supporting the development of the risk management framework within the business
The Candidate:
The position incorporates a blend of responsibilities requiring a confident individual with strong technical background in internal or external audit and eager to take ownership of projects. It is preferable that the individual has a firm awareness of best practice approaches to risk management, governance and internal controls. It is likely that the successful applicant 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 trained in an industry environment.
Personal Attributes:
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Motivated self-starter, flexible working attitude
- First class interpersonal and communication skills
- Challenging and assertive when required
- Commitment to continuous personal development
Remuneration:
A salary of £40,000-£45,000 (depending on experience).
What To Do Next:
To apply, to see the full Position Profile or for a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisor Grant Atkinson at Rutherford Cross at [email protected] or 01416117770