Internal Audit Manager

The Internal Audit Manager will be required to perform operational and financial risk internal audits, which include an independent appraisal of risk management, governance, and internal control. Reporting to the Internal Audit Director, the Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for leading audits and supporting training and development of team members.

Client Details

Our client is a large organization with offices in Sheffield.

Description

The Internal Audit Manager will be tasked with;

• Planning individual audits, defining audit objectives, identifying risks and controls.
• Completing audit fieldwork, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, writing up conclusions, audit findings and preparing audit reports.
• Ascertaining compliance with established policies and procedures, and identifying actual and potential weaknesses in controls, cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Challenging current working practices and finding ways to improve internal risk controls
• Adopting innovative and efficient audit techniques, such as use of data analytics and AI
• Managing positive stakeholder engagement throughout the audit timeline to encourage auditees to collaborate fully to achieve the purpose of the audit
• Proactively evaluating risks and internal controls against changing trends and market/economic conditions
• Identifying ways in which the organisation can deliver better value for money and service
• Sharing with the auditees the results of the audit and agreeing appropriate corrective actions to remedy any audit findings and the date by which the actions should be carried out
• Helping to track agreed audit actions through to completion
• Supporting the preparation of papers for audit and risk committees

Profile

A successful Internal Audit Manager should have:

• Experience in leading audit engagements and delivering all stages of an audit
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, governance and internal control processes
• Experience in building relationships and managing challenging discussions with senior stakeholders
• Able to explain audit findings and recommendations in a clear and impactful way to business leaders
• Experience writing impactful, concise and balanced audit reports
• Experience in using tools and techniques for gathering, analysing and evaluating data
• Previous experience auditing key business functions, such as finance, IT, change, HR
• Knowledge of pervasive risks such as Fraud and Financial Crime, Operational, Financial, ESG Good awareness of the principles and standards in the Global Internal Audit standards and the Chartered IIA's code of practice
• Relevant financial services sector experience and UK regulation preferable

Job Offer

• An annual salary ranging between £40,500 and £49,500, including a bonus.
• A supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
• A generous holiday leave package.
• The unique opportunity to contribute to the economic development of Sheffield and beyond.

If you are a diligent professional with a passion for financial integrity, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role as an Internal Audit Manager.