Head of Internal Audit
- Recruiter
- BARDEN
- Location
- Dublin
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 23 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 03 Mar 2021
- Ref
- 11134_bc24ee103c3dfe6466d34ca55dfa1966
- Job role
- Audit, Finance director, Internal audit
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company.
- Lead and co-ordinate the enterprise risk management agenda to include chairing the Executive Risk Committee and presentation of the Group risk register to the Board and other stakeholders as appropriate
- Design and implement an overall risk management framework and controls for the organisation, including analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur
- Monitor, evaluate and action all risks on an ongoing basis including supporting business continuity planning
- Lead and support any risk related matters on any Group initiatives and projects
- Utilise a data analytics risk-based approach to formulate and execute audit plans and continuous monitoring programme plans including efficiency and control improvement opportunities across the business
- Monitoring of and follow up on all audit related actions and activities across the business
- Co-ordinate and collate all risk and audit papers or materials required for Group Board and company reporting
- Ad hoc support to Board and members of senior management on any risk, audit or compliance matters or related project as required
- Liaise with external auditors as required
- People management of internal audit team
- Participate in broader Group projects as required as a key member of Group senior management
- Qualified ACA/ACCA with at least 5 years' experience in a finance senior management role
- Broad finance experience in addition to Group risk management/Internal Audit experience
- A dynamic and driven individual who is highly adaptable and can thrive in a rapidly growing and changing organisation
- A self-starter with the ability to also work collaboratively as a member of a highly interdependent team
- Ability to deliver outcomes and progress at pace whilst balancing priorities and constraints effectively
- Strategic thinker who has the ability to execute directly at high quality and pace
- Ability to rapidly flex and reprioritise according to the ever-changing needs of the business.
- Strong people management skills with proven track record of building a high performing team and acting as a coach and role model for the Internal Audit team.
- Adept communicator with ability to listen well and to understand and deal with competing or differing viewpoints and opposing needs and reach a mutual outcome for the business.
- Strong work ethic and highly committed individual who can meet all required deadlines.
- A highly organised individual with ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively for maximum impact and adapt around changing priorities as required
- Excellent drive, enthusiasm and commitment
- A positive attitude with a solution focused approach to challenges that arise
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills, and ability to influence and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organisation
- Is resilient and calm under pressure
- Willing to travel as required and be flexible with work hours to meet the needs of the business