Internal Audit Manager

A fantastic opportunity within a large organisation based in the Rickmansworth area.

Client Details

My client are a large sought after international maufacturing organisation based in Hertfordshire.

Description

• Develop the risk based Internal Audit programme to ensure that sufficient assurance is obtained that operating businesses are following Group Policy

• Develop site specific and thematic work programmes

• Establish a small network of finance professionals across the Group who can assist with audits

• Work with and manage the relationship on a day to day basis with the Co-Source provider

• Conduct audits in line with the agreed programme, delivering insight for the operating businesses and providing prompt and succinct reports. Audits will cover many business areas

• Maintain the Group's Corestream software platform which tracks all audit actions

• Work with the operating businesses and divisional CFO's to ensure that audit actions are closed out appropriately and on time

• Manage the Group's annual Control Self-Assessment process

• Work with other providers of assurance, coordinating effort to ensure sufficient coverage is achieved (e.g. HSE, Insurance)

• Able to support the operating businesses in closing actions by providing guidance, templates, etc.

• Drafting reports for upward communication of Internal Audit activities

• Support and or conduct investigations as and when necessary e.g. Whistleblowing

• Assistance with ad hoc reviews on an as-needed basis

Profile

Experience and Education

• A qualified accountant, preferably with an Internal Audit qualification

• A proven track record in planning and delivering audits in a multi-national manufacturing business

• Experience of planning and delivering non-financial audits, including IT audits

• Have the ability to work to tight reporting deadlines through planning and controlling efficient work processes

Skills and Behaviours

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• A robust yet collaborative approach

• Hands on approach

• Ability to work under tight timescales and manage multiple issues and prioritise

• Strong influencing skills and cultural awareness

• Ability to travel internationally (50%)

• An ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both in writing and verbally

• Ability to appreciate the 'bigger picture' and balance risk with the need to operate business efficiently

Job Offer

Opportunity to travel, flexible working and a highly competitive salary / package.

Progression opportunities with internal Finance and Audit, Risk and Assurance