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Global Investment & Trading company based in the City of London, are looking to recruit an Internal Audit Manager.
Main responsibilities will include;
- To manage the fulfilment of the annual audit plan through the audit of specified companies/business organisations within the group.
- To ensure the audits are properly conducted, and the results of the audits are fairly reported to both the local management and the senior management of the group.
- To manage the independent testing of Company Level Controls and Process Level Controls identified by management, in order that standards of financial reporting as required by J-SOX law, are maintained.
- Support the Department General Manager to develop annual audit plans using input from senior management and stakeholders to identify risks and priorities for reviews.
- Schedule and assign audits to team members, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources.
- Oversee and provide quality control for the departments audits. Ensure business goals are met and professional standards are maintained at all times.
- Ensure completion of audit assignments to support the Department General Manager to provide independent, objective assurance to the CEO.
- To visit the various locations throughout the Europe region that form part of the audit plan.
- To assist in the preparation and review of J-SOX company and Process Level Controls.
- Preparation of draft internal reporting documentation with recommendations of future actions and overseeing follow-up of implementation of improvement.
- Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals.
- Adapt plans and prioritise team tasks and deliverables to meet short-term service and/or operational challenges
- Work with the management team to adapt departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges
- Hold team members accountable for managing and developing their assignments to ensure the departments goals are achieved.
- Provide ongoing feedback to the team to ensure they develop the skills and competencies required for effective planning and individual professional and personal career growth.
- Identify and solve technical and operational problems, including understanding and recognizing the broader impact across the department
To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following qualifications, experience and skills;
- Degree qualified and holding a relevant qualification such as ACA/ACCA, CIA, CPA or IIA or qualified by experience
- Masters degree in accounting, finance or business administration (preferred)
- Excellent analytical, numeracy and organisational skills
- Exhibit high level of accuracy with uppermost attention to fine detail
- IT numerate and proficient in using audit management software
- Critical thinking
- Proficient in writing clear, comprehensive, and actionable audit reports
- Shows high ethical integrity
- Confident with strong communication skills, experience in engaging a range of stakeholders at different levels up to senior management and executive level
- Ability to negotiate
- High level of integrity
- Must be prepared to be objective, independent and impartial at all times
- Ability to prioritise and multitask, including managing multiple audits and projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to meet travel requirements of the department
