Interim Internal Audit Manager

This position requires an Interim Internal Audit Manager to undertake a leadership role within the Risk & Compliance department of a manufacturing company. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing internal audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to the company's overall risk management strategy.

Client Details

Our client is a global leader in the manufacturing arena, with a global presence. With a strong commitment to innovation and high-quality production has led to a reputation for excellence and sustainable growth.

Description

• Lead and supervise a team of professionals responsible for documenting and testing internal controls within Finance and Operations.
• Review and approve the documentation and testing of internal controls.
• Manage and coordinate on-site visits, ensuring necessary documentation and resources are arranged and prepared.
• Review the work of team members to ensure quality, consistency, and accuracy in control testing and documentation.
• Work closely with finance, operations, and compliance teams
• Provide regular updates and reports on the status of control certifications to project leadership.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, industry standards, and external regulations relating to internal controls and corporate governance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the internal controls documentation and testing processes.

Profile

A successful Interim Internal Audit Manager should have:

• An academic background in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, CIA, or CIMA
• Extensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in the industrial/manufacturing industry is desirable
• Demonstrable experience in internal auditing, internal controls, with a strong background in finance and operations.
• Team management is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of the relevant corporate governance frameworks.
• Experience in testing and documenting internal controls, preferably within a large, global organisation.
• Strong understanding of financial and operational internal controls, risk management, and compliance
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage logistics for on-site visits and coordinate across different teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and operational teams.

Job Offer

• CPA, ACA, CIA, ACCA or CIMA
• 12 month Interim contract remote
• A HIGH degree of travel across UK and Europe is required within this role
• £600 - £650 per day