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I am delighted to be supporting a dynamic business seeking to recruit a Chief Internal Auditor to join their growing team based in Colchester in a critical role responsible for stakeholder reporting and insight into the results of the business. The incumbent will drive continuous improvement and be responsible for forming an Internal audit function to deliver a SOX control environment. They will manage and develop budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes, whilst developing and maintaining processes to deliver valuable insight and analysis on key areas of business performance.
**This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a leading business in a newly formed and critical role offering genuine influence and exposure!**
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the CFO providing input into internal financial reports, external investor material, and financial information for a wide range of stakeholders
- Lead the process for the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to key stakeholders
- Forming an Internal audit function aimed at ensuring a best-in-class SOX control framework operates effectively throughout the business.
- Liaising with external advisors, Investor internal audit teams and their external auditor to ensure compliance.
- Management of the annual audit process across the business
- Project management of key financial projects and activities, such as coordinating financial due diligence; acquisition / new business transitions.
- Prepare statutory financial statements for the business, including coordinating support from the wider finance team to deliver this
- Supervision of the tax work undertaken by the Group Financial and Tax Accountant and liaising with external tax advisors.
- To be a key point of contact with the Financial Planning and Analysis and Commercial teams during key processes, such as annual budget setting, and for specific projects
The successful candidate will be ACA / ACCA practice trained and qualified with experience of managing audits and external financial reporting UK GAAP (FRS102).
This role offers an excellent salary, benefits and bonus package plus hybrid working.
For further information, please contact Laura Vatter.
