Overview job description

• The successful candidate will deliver a portfolio of assigned audits on a global basis, working as part of a small but specialist team to provide independent assurance that the Group’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. This role comes from a restructuring of the internal audit function.
• Reporting into the UK based Head of Internal Audit, and with line manager responsibility, the successful candidate will engage in hands-on auditing to deliver high quality and insightful audit reports.  Experience of effectively supervising experienced auditors on audit assignments with tight deadlines is a must, as are excellent report writing skills.
• The successful candidate will have significant audit experience, been trained in audit methodology, and with industry experience gained in a commercially focused and process improvement driven internal audit function.
• The majority of audits have a significant financial element, but with global process, operational and compliance audits also included on the annual audit plan.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Leading and hands-on delivering audit engagements, which includes planning, executing, reporting and following-up on remediation.
• Delivering multiple audits concurrently as needed, and developing audit programs and procedures where there may be minimum established guidance.
• Sourcing information quickly and efficiently, and drawing timely conclusions which allow for audits to conclude in line with the departmental schedule.
• Drafting ‘right first-time’ audit reports which are concise, impactful and balanced, and which clearly detail the correct root cause of issues identified.
• Establishing and maintaining strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Chairing audit update and close meetings, displaying an ability to present views effectively, persuasively, and with appropriate conviction to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Developing direct reports and the wider team, through clearly defined and understood role responsibilities and performance objectives, regular feedback, and ongoing training.
• Recognising, leveraging and learning from skills already within the department; taking proactive steps to acquire and impart knowledge as part of a drive for continuous improvement within the function.
• Auditing with a professional scepticism and process improvement mindset.
• Assisting the Head of Internal Audit as needed, and helping to undertake specific projects that may arise (e.g. investigations).

Applicants to this role require

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA).
• Trained in audit methodology.
• Practical, end-to-end hands-on experience of delivering audits and overseeing supporting staff.
• An inquisitive and analytical mindset and an ability to understand the commercial and operational side of the business and relate it to the financial performance and metrics that are being audited.
• A self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude and a keen eye for focusing in on what matters.
• Appreciation of ERP (SAP beneficial) and payroll system functionality and risk.
• Ability and willingness to travel globally approximately 50% of the time.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, to manage competing priorities and to deliver under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Strong Excel skills.

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