Internal Audit Manager - London, United Kingdom - Careers In Group

Careers In Group

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Audit and Risk Recruitment Company (ARRC) has been exclusively mandated by our client, a cutting edge fintech consultancy business, in their search for an internal audit manager.

Reporting into the Head of Internal Audit, this is a newly created position as the business continues to grow. You will also work closely with the second line risk and compliance function.

With six international hubs, there is also opportunity to travel internationally.

The company offers fantastic incentives, such as an annual ski trip and equity schemes for strong performers.

You will be joining an energetic and proactive environment and the role provides a great platform to progress your internal audit career.

Offices are in a very desirable location in the West End.

Key deliverables:

Plan, perform and manage internal audit fieldwork and other specialist ad hoc assignments, including the direct management of junior staff or external cosource where relevant
Manage assignments from planning through to preparation of draft reports in line with agreed timescales
Prepare and review draft internal audit reports and other deliverables, including updates to key senior management e.g. boards and risk committees
Lead opening and closing meetings with key business stakeholders
Help to maintain a system of record retention with regard to audit activity carried out, including audit reports and agreed remediation plans;
Establish and maintain appropriate and effective working relationships with business management, and second line support functions (Risk, Compliance);
Develop and maintain deep understanding of local regulatory environment across all applicable jurisdictions
Develop strategies and business layout, key risk points, and internal control and governance framework;
Ensure that all remediation actions arising from audits conducted are followed up to full closure within timescales, or concerns around slippage escalated to the Head of Audit;
Assist the Head of Audit with the annual audit planning cycle and identify areas for new assignments; and
Champion continuous improvement within the team by collating constructive feedback from audits performed, and ensure standards and procedures are maintained across the team

Skills & Experience Required

4+ years' experience (at least 2 years in the UK) in internal or external audit, internal controls, risk assessment/management, regulatory compliance or governance;
Ideally Accountancy / Audit qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, IIA etc)
Ability to understand risk and control in a commercial environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly, including being able to understand the root cause and significance of each audit finding;
Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders, including management level colleagues, and build strong and lasting relationships
Proven track record of delivering high quality outputs, on time and meeting/exceeding expectations
Strong PowerPoint, Excel and Word skills with an understanding of how to utilize data analytics
An understanding and interest in of the issues and challenges facing the UK economy and its impact on the industry, alongside an awareness of the regulatory landscape is desirable but not essential.

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