Internal Audit & Risk Manager - Industry Role

INTERNAL AUDIT & RISK MANAGER - INDUSTRY ROLE Who you will be working with: Abacus Professional Recruitment has been chosen by a leading manufacturing firm who operate across Europe, North America, Africa and Australasia. Our client has recently doubled in size as a result of significant acquisitions and are now seeking to recruit an Internal Audit and Risk Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a world-class organisation who are recruiting a number of jobs in Belfast at present and currently employ 3,000 people across the globe. What you will do: The Internal Audit and Risk Manager will be responsible for the completion of a risk assessment of all relevant business areas, financial and operational processes to proactively identify key areas for audit focus and remediation action. As part of the role, the successful candidate will: Develop and conduct the internal audit programme in accordance with set deadlines, prepare a report summarising findings of each internal audit for review; and Complete detailed testing of key internal control activities to confirm their effective, consistent and sustainable operation. This position offers the individual the opportunity to be at the forefront of the development of an internal audit programme for the Group, and also a business risk register that encompasses all business, financial and operational risks. The successful candidate will report to both the Group Financial Controller and the Audit Committee, and will be expected to show initiative in the delivery of their responsibilities. This position requires extensive understanding of Internal Audit principles, as well as an operational understanding of IFRS reporting requirements. You will also be expected to assist in the documentation of the control procedures as part of an exercise to enhance the Internal Control Environment throughout our global business. As this role is new to the Group, we are seeking an experienced professional who can develop the Internal Audit function from the ground up, whilst adding value to the business in the identification of clear opportunities to enhance their control environment. The position will be based at the Group's Head Office just outside Belfast and will also involve regular travel to some of the operating units both in the UK and overseas. Key Responsibilities - Work with sites to document all relevant finance and operational controls are documented to a standard sufficient to support the creation of an internal audit programme. Develop a program of internal reviews and testing to ensure documented controls are being adhered to. Ensure required internal controls testing are completed. Work with other business resources on projects and initiatives to improve business performance and also implement additional controls as required. Support the Senior Finance Team in preparation of detailed operational reports to monitor team performance and control status. Monitor and report on compliance of the business sites to the Group processes, policies and procedures. Ensure appropriate processes, procedures, training and tools are available to the business. Identify, facilitate and implement process improvement opportunities. Perform all activities in compliance with internal controls. Provide training to team members on controls requirements. Support External Audit requests. Support ad hoc Internal Audit Requests. What do we look for? Essential: Must hold a recognized professional accountancy qualification. Experience in the development/documentation of finance and operational business processes and controls. Experience in the testing of finance and operational business processes and controls. Experience in reporting to internal and external stakeholders on internal audit findings and remediation plans. Experience in the development of a business risk register, to include the documentation of wider compliance risks. Experience in working with business resources on projects and initiatives to improve business performance and implement additional controls as required. Excellent organizational and project management skills with excellent attention to detail. Significant experience in a financial leadership role with demonstrable experience in managing a team of qualified professionals. Desirable: Hold a recognized professional internal audit qualification. Experience in a SOX control environment, including the completion of SOX documentation and testing. Proficient in a second European language. Key Skills Required: Must possess excellent organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Strong sense of commitment and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. Excellent Communication skills including the ability to work with people in various locations where English is not their first language. Flexible and possess a 'can-do' attitude in order to meet the on-going requirements of the group. Continuous improvement mind-set. Primary Contact: Richard Bodles +44 (0)28 9031 3157 Please submit your application or call the specialist consultant in Abacus Recruitment on 028 9031 3157 for a confidential career discussion or explore other jobs in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Dublin or London. With 100 years' experience in our team, Abacus is one of NI's most established recruitment brands. We can advise on jobs, CVs, interviews and salaries across permanent, contract and temporary employment. 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