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We are looking to offer a Senior Internal Audit Manager the opportunity to join our expanding Group Assurance Team based in Stevenage.
As a Senior Internal Audit Manager you will be a part of our commitment to deliver what we promise for our clients, within the leading essential infrastructure services provider operating within the UK & Ireland.
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About M Group Services and your team
M Group Services is a trusted employer to more than 10,500 people in the UK and Ireland. Operating across 21 businesses in 240 locations, we provide specialist infrastructure services in the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors.
We work in a fast-paced environment and our business is constantly growing and evolving. Our central support team, based at Head Office, has grown rapidly and provides support across our Group and divisions to deliver to our people, our clients and their customers.
As a Group we recognise that engaging and empowering our people to deliver and grow is pivotal to driving our business and achieving continued success. We are committed to creating an environment in which our people feel valued, supported and fulfilled.
We offer a flexible working environment where hybrid working has been embedded.
Who you are?
This is a key role that will sit within the established, and growing, Group Assurance team, who provide insight, advice, and assurance across the full Group.
Do you like a challenge? Are you keen to develop your skills? Do you enjoy finding solutions?
If you want to make a difference working within a supportive team environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.
As the Senior Internal Audit Manager, you’ll get the opportunity to:
- Managing the delivery of a broad range of financial and operational audits, from planning through to completion
- Ensuring the audits are completed to the required quality standards and timeframe. Evaluating the effectiveness of controls and identifying themes, insights and exposures for consideration by management
- Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships. Ensuring the business is kept informed of findings arising from audit work and to manage any issues encountered in audits
- Effectively communicating impactful messages to senior stakeholders and delivering concise, high quality written reports
- Line management responsibilities for the Internal Audit team
- Producing the Board level Committee materials
- Fronting projects to improve processes and systems, as well as other assurance work such as fraud investigations
- Inputting into our strategy and the continued development of the Group Assurance function. Including keeping up to date with wider developments in our industry and the Internal Audit profession.
What you’ll bring?
- Holds a recognised internal audit or accountancy qualification
- Knowledge of auditing standards, principles and techniques
- Experience in performing and managing audits, including conducting risk assessments, setting objectives and scope, information gathering, testing and sampling methods
- Can gather, analyse and interpret information to draw suitable conclusions.
- Knowledge of data analysis and visualisation tools would be an advantage
- Strong, clear and succinct communication skills with the ability to influence others, including senior management
- Can work independently and respond well to change, prioritising and managing a range of activities to deadlines
- Personable and with experience in managing small teams
- Is innovative, brings ideas and looks to challenge conventional ways of working
- Has the highest standards of ethics and integrity in making judgements and is able to question others in an objective and constructive manner
What’s in it for you?
25 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Contributory Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Access to a wide range of discounts and special offers through our online rewards platform
Private health care
Company car/car allowance and fuel card
Our Vision and Values
Our vision is to be the leading service provider for essential infrastructure in the UK and Ireland.
The core values for our sustainable growth are:
People – engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow.
Safety – putting health, wellbeing and safety of people first.
Delivery – helping deliver our clients’ business needs.
Integrity – behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to our communities and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way we work.
About The Company
M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.
At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.
Audit and Risk Manager
Global Services business
Central London office 3 days a week
20% International travel
This Audit and Risk manager role is part of a team growth story!
The business offers stability and excitement mixed into one; and the audit plan is so varied, that you will thoroughly enjoy the scope of work you get to be involved in.
The office is Central London based, with 3 days a week in the office.
There is a healthy 20% travel across global destinations; team and some solo travel!
The role is ideal for someone with:
- Internal audit experience from an in-house or professional services environment
- ACA, ACCA or CIA qualification
- Bags of energy, enthusiasm and love for the IA and risk professions!
This role is ideal for someone who wants a strong culture, investment in training, and a path for growth in the team or in the wider business.
Astrum Search is working with a leading FTSE 100 to recruit an Internal Audit Manager. You'll join a well-established and large internal audit team delivering a wide range of audits.
Reporting to the Head of Audit, you will be responsible for the end to end delivery of a number of global audits, delivering independent assurance and insight to the business and acting as a motivator for change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own a portfolio of audits, from planning through to completion.
- Write Audit Reports and key audit deliverables, providing accurate and timely information to the Executive and Audit Committee.
- Utilise new technology including Automation, Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics to providing greater assurance and insights.
- Contribute to the ongoing development of the audit and risk function and help deliver improvement projects.
- Be proactive in your own audit training and self-learning about the business and industry to continuously learn and develop your skills.
Skills & Experience:
- Accountancy or Internal Audit qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IIA).
- Experience within internal audit is crucial.
- Some experience in the retail or consumer sectors desirable.
- Project management and change management experience.
- Problem solving ability to identify pragmatic solutions.
The role is based in my clients Hertfordshire HQ and you'll be required to be office based 3 x per week (1 day can be in London). Some travel is expected in the role but no more than 20%.
My client has a fantastic track record for developing its employees either in the internal audit team and wider business. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the top performing and largest FTSE constituents.
FTSE250
Internal Controls analyst
London, 3 days in office
£40,000 - £50,000
Ideally start early May (or sooner)
This FTSE250 operate in the retailer space, and are based in Central London in a collabrative, high energy and positive office environment!
Due to the corporate code reform, this business need to report on their material weaknesses, creating the need for this role; comes at a great time for someone looking to move into an in-house function!
The role will report to a manager, and support their daily activities across the 2nd line control function. For 6 months, this will involve scoping, consultations with the business to determine the material weaknesses, and admin tasks around this.
Post October, this role will evolve to testing and assurance over the key material controls; lots to be able to help the business be reassured on.
You will be based in the London office 3 days a week, 2 days at home. There may be some limited business trips in the UK.
The ideal candidate:
- External or internal audit experience - working knowledge of controls
- Part qualified or no qualification needed
- Superb comms skills and a proactive attitude!
The salary bracket is between £40,000 - £50,000 plus pension and discounts, as well as annual leave.
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This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Do you want to join a global organisation that has a proven track record of professional development?
My client is a high-performing asset manager with a global presence and interests in a wide range of asset classes.
Based in their London base (5 x per week), we are recruiting a SOX Director to join their global internal audit team. The role will primarily focus on their infrastructure investments globally.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate SOX compliance programs across regional investment companies, overseeing design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
- Serve as the primary liaison between local management, finance teams, and internal/external auditors, building strong stakeholder relationships
- Manage third-party engagements, including selecting external firms for SOX testing and supporting fee negotiations and cost analysis
- Oversee annual SOX control testing across multiple portfolio companies, driving timely remediation of any identified deficiencies
- Produce high-quality working papers and documentation in line with SOX and applicable audit standards
- Provide periodic reporting on SOX program progress to local, regional, and global teams
- Advise management on complex IFRS technical accounting matters and their implications for internal controls and SOX compliance
Skills & experience:
- Fully qualified – ACA, ACCA, CPA preferred
- Experience of working within infrastructure sectors – Engineering, Oil & Gas/Energy, Telco, Construction etc. This is essential.
- Strong knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks, and IFRS standards
- Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across different geographies; build strong working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
- Demonstrate the ability to align SOX compliance with wider organisational goals
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
My client is globally recognised asset manager. You’ll be part of a diverse global team that has a great reputation across the group. You’ll have a high level of autonomy and visibility and the chance to work across different geographies.
The role has limited travel but 5 x per week in the office is mandatory.
Do you want to join a global organisation that has a proven track record of professional development?
My client is a high-performing asset manager with a global presence and interests in a wide range of asset classes.
Based in their London base (5 x per week), we are recruiting a SOX Manager to join their global internal audit team. The role will primarily focus on their infrastructure investments globally.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate SOX compliance programs across regional investment companies, overseeing design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance
- Serve as the primary liaison between local management, finance teams, and internal/external auditors, building strong stakeholder relationships
- Manage third-party engagements, including selecting external firms for SOX testing and supporting fee negotiations and cost analysis
- Oversee annual SOX control testing across multiple portfolio companies, driving timely remediation of any identified deficiencies
- Produce high-quality working papers and documentation in line with SOX and applicable audit standards
- Provide periodic reporting on SOX program progress to local, regional, and global teams
- Advise management on complex IFRS technical accounting matters and their implications for internal controls and SOX compliance
Skills & experience:
- Fully qualified – ACA, ACCA, CPA preferred
- Experience of working within infrastructure sectors – Engineering, Oil & Gas/Energy, Telco, Construction etc. This is essential.
- Strong knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks, and IFRS standards
- Proven ability to manage and influence stakeholders across different geographies; build strong working relationships with a diverse stakeholder group
- Demonstrate the ability to align SOX compliance with wider organisational goals
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
My client is globally recognised asset manager. You’ll be part of a diverse global team that has a great reputation across the group. You’ll have a high level of autonomy and visibility and the chance to work across different geographies.
The role has limited travel but 5 x per week in the office is mandatory.
Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world.
Founded in 1932, Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic
and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based
products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Amphenol has been on the
forefront of enabling the electronics revolution by driving value through innovation
and connecting people and technology. The primary end markets for the company's
products are communications and information processing markets, including cable
television, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing
systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other
transportation and industrial applications. Listed on the NYSE with sales of $15
Billion in 2024 and a Fortune 500 company, Amphenol is a top performing company
with an unparalleled history of growth. With 125,000 dedicated employees working in
140 businesses in over 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having
both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes
from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and
regions.
Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit Date: January 2025
Location: HQ Wallingford, CT or flexible within the US
Department: Internal Audit Department
Reports to: Director Internal Audit
Job Description:
Responsibilities Include:
- Assist the Director Internal Audit in developing an integrated, value-adding audit function, and in executing the internal audit plan
- Oversight of individual audit engagements including operational audit and SOX testing in the Americas region including planning, performing and analyzing audit results using an integrated audit approach which concentrates on high risk areas, and review of both operational and financial controls.
o Risk Assessment, including: ▪ Assist the Director to create entity-level fraud risk assessments to ensure testing is performed in the
appropriate locations ▪ Understand potential risk in processes and transactions relating to each business unit
o Planning of the audit, including: ▪ Schedule department audits and other projects based on available resources, business unit needs and other
priorities ▪ Design appropriate risk-based audit procedures and work plans to ensure the objectives of each audit are
achieved (i.e., integrity and reliability of information, process efficiency and effectiveness, safe guarding of assets, compliance with laws, regulation, policies and procedures)
o Execution of the audit, including: ▪ Interact with local staff (whether internal and/or co-sourced) and management at all levels to understand
the business ▪ Review and audit financial reporting and business processes managed by local finance and management
teams ▪ Identify processes weaknesses and/or areas of potential risk based audit procedures ▪ Day-to-day supervision of other auditors and staff in support of specific engagements ▪ Ensure work paper documentation supports auditing conclusions
o Reporting and analyzing the results, including:
▪ Prepare and present final audit reports to local and senior management to discuss areas of risk identified, processes weaknesses, areas of risk, recommendation to mitigate that risk
▪ Evaluate related action plans and process improvement opportunities with local management ▪ Manage the audit findings log to ensure appropriate Internal Audit follow-up with management to ensure
management action plans are implemented satisfactory. Escalate discrepancies directly with Group and/or Corporate management to determine the reasonableness and appropriateness of remediation plans.
- Assist in building and maintaining a partner relationship with management to develop and maintain cost-effective, efficient systems of internal control
- Review the compliance with applicable Laws and Regulations - Coach, develop and support Internal Audit staff - Supports the Director in certain administrative capacities such as the departmental budget - Spiced in there (15-20%) might be special projects like due diligence, acquisition integration, rationalization studies, and
process improvement initiatives - Act as finance controller on a temporary basis in our facilities when necessary
Qualifications:
• 4-6 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and manufacturing industry experience. Strong working knowledge of US GAAP. CPA preferred.
• Ability to research and conclude on accounting issues.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills - ability to analyze and detect trends, issues or flaws; determine root case of issues; and partner with others to drive solutions.
• Knowledge of business processes and efficiencies.
• Excellent communication skills
• Strict attention to detail
• Excellent report writing skill
• Frequent traveling (Domestic and International) is required.
Agreed by: Job Holder Agreed Manager Prepared by Date
Role Title: - Group Audit Analytics Manager Reports to: - Group IT Audit Senior Manager
Role Purpose To embed data analytics as a core component of audit delivery across the organisation. This role will drive the transition to analytics driven auditing, enabling more efficient audits with
deeper insights. Initially, the role will work closely with the Group IT Audit Senior Manager in continuing to shape and deliver the analytics strategy and laying the foundations for future team growth. Over time, we anticipate that the successful delivery of this role will evolve into a leadership position for data analytics within the Internal Audit function, helping to build, mentor and upskill a dedicated analytics team to support the delivery of enhanced assurance across the Group and to meet global audit objectives.
Directly Supervises: - N/A Indirectly Supervises: - Global Analytics Champions
Responsibilities/
Key Tasks
• Deliver the analytics audit plan across the group, by supporting the group analytics champions in their delivery and by performing hands-on analytics work
• Influence and mentor the group analytics champions globally to promote best practices and efficiency
• Partner with global audit teams in identifying opportunities for analytics- driven insights and efficiencies and provide practical support on the delivery of insightful analytics that provide relevant assurance of business risks and tangible benefits for the business
• Lead and perform ad-hoc project work as directed by the Group IT Senior Manager and Director of Financial Control
• Collaborate with the IT Audit Senior Manager on strategy and long-term planning for analytics capability
• Lay the groundwork for a future analytics team, including defining governance, roles, skills, and processes that will be required to successfully deliver analytics as a core part of audit activity
• Develop a network of strong working relationships across ABF, particularly with the Heads of Audit • Approximately 10-15% travel, including ABF businesses within the UK and internationally
Knowledge & Experience Complexity & Creativity Judgements & Decisions
• Strong understanding of internal audit principles, risk management and the three lines of defence
• Experience of applying analytics within audit or risk contexts • Experience of operating and engaging with business and IT
leadership and building strong relationships. • No mandatory certifications; professional qualifications (e.g.,
CISA, ACA, analytics certifications) are a plus. • Proficiency in analytics tools such as Alteryx • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, D365, Infor) is desirable but
not essential • Advanced data manipulation and visualisation skills (Power BI
preferred) • Ability to work independently and strategically while delivering
hands-on outputs
• Ability to balance strategic planning with operational delivery. • Responsible for leading and executing groupwide complex
analytics elements of divisional auditing plans • Plan and organise workload with emerging risk at the forefront.
• Expert analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities, including ability to challenge senior management and push for improvement.
• Ability to self-manage time and workload.
ABF ROLE DEFINITION
Agreed by: Job Holder Agreed Manager Prepared by Date
Operational Responsibility Contacts & Communication Other
• Deliver high-quality analytics insights and outputs to support the delivery of internal audits
• Responsible for influencing global analytics champions and helping to shape future team structure.
• Regular engagement with Group IT Audit Senior Manager, Heads of IT, Heads of Internal Audit and Analytics Champions
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. • Excellent persuasion and influencing skills. • Ability to present analytics output in business and user-friendly
language.
• Based in London. • Travel: Approximately 10–15%, including occasional international
trips.