Senior Internal Auditor

Audit and Risk Recruitment are partnering with one of the most well known brands in the UK in the search for a Senior Internal Auditor. Based in London, this is an excellent opportunity for a part or fully qualified internal auditor looking to make their first move into industry or to take the next step in their career!

About the role

Reporting to the Risk & Assurance Manager, you’ll drive the delivery of the Internal Audit plan by leading on a portfolio of audits as approved by the Audit and Risk Committee as well as facilitating risk management across business unit areas.

As a the Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll identify, plan, execute, and report on risk-based internal audits in line with best practice methodology; agree pragmatic commercial solutions that balance benefits and costs against the associated risk.

You’ll propose risk-based audits over existing and emerging risks and proactively seek stakeholder and Internal Audit management agreement. You’ll manage stakeholder relationships throughout the end-to-end audit process, including senior managers and executive directors, and prepare and/or assist with the production of reports for the Audit & Risk Committees.

About You

What you need to succeed:

• A recognized CCAB qualification, IIA or ACA or CIMA or equivalent.
• Demonstrable experience of internal auditing/risk management, working under professional standards and/or practice.
• Experience of working within a complex operating environment in a large business; designing and performing data-driven audits strong risk and control awareness; advanced financial or operational awareness, and analytical and problem-solving awareness.
• Experience or knowledge of data analytics tools such as ACL/IDEA, and/or a good working knowledge of CAATS.
• Self-confident with the ability to work at all levels of the organization, build influential relationships, and be able to positively challenge senior management and directors.

Desirable skills:

• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g.: COBIT, ISO 2700X, ITIL), project governance frameworks, knowledge of complex enterprise systems, or information security principles are desirable.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please apply now with your updated CV.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.