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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.
Classification: Internal
Job Advertisement
Title Senior Internal Auditor (Bunzl São Paulo Head Office)
Job Description
Bunzl plc is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor.
The role will be part of the Global Internal Audit team, but mostly focused on the Brazil/LATAM Regional businesses, which is responsible for providing assurance over the financial & operational control environment of the Bunzl Group to the Audit Committee.
The appointee will have the opportunity of joining a FTSE50 international group of companies, with the remit of managing a variety of audits, with substantial responsibility and challenges. Based in São Paulo, the role will require travel (about 40% of the time), within the LATAM Region.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Carrying out the audits of businesses effectively and efficiently in accordance with the approach established by the Local Head and Group Head of Internal Audit and Risk.
• Preparing a plan for the audit of a specific business or function which ensures the controls over all key aspects of the business are reviewed.
• Preparing working papers supporting the conclusions reached by the auditor for each area of the business audited.
• Presenting the findings of the work to senior management of the operating company being audited by means of oral presentation and discussion.
• Presenting the outcome of the audit in an audit report setting out weaknesses in internal control and suggested improvements.
• Performing follow-up visits and report on action taken by management to address the points identified.
• Support the preparation of monthly management reporting and other ad-hoc initiatives as required.
Required Skills and Experience
• Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) / Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualified preferred;
• University graduate in a recognised and relevant degree subject. MBA will be considered a plus.
• External audit experience preferred (ideally with one of the Big 4);
• Internal audit experience within a large complex organisation or Big 4 – required;
• Fluent written and spoken English, Spanish and Portuguese;
• Data analytics experience a plus (PowerBI);
• Highly organised, strong attention to detail;
• Flexibility to travel extensively (i.e. no personal or relevant visa restrictions).
• Comfortable taking responsibility for audits from the planning phase through to reports of the highest quality being issued;
• Able to communicate effectively (all audit reports are distributed and read by the Board);
• Able to deal with ambiguity and complexity;
Classification: Internal
• Desire and ability to understand ways of working / processes and the curiosity to challenge and improve ways of working;
• Able to influence and partner senior stakeholders to agree and drive actions to completion;
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and has excellent collaboration and influencing skills in order to be able to demonstrate personal credibility to the business.
About Bunzl
Bunzl plc is a focused and successful international distribution group providing customised solutions to B2B customers. We support businesses all over the world with a variety of products that are essential for customers in the successful operation of their businesses.
Bunzl plc was incorporated in 1940 and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1957, but its origins date back to 1854 when Moritz Bunzl opened a small haberdashery business in Bratislava, now the capital of Slovakia. Today Bunzl is active in 32 countries and organised into four business areas: North America, Continental Europe, UK & Ireland and Rest of the World (APAC & Latin America).
The organisation allows the management in each geographical area to have a strong focus on driving organic growth, integrating acquisitions and evaluating acquisition opportunities. The business areas are constantly sharing ideas and practices amongst themselves as they source from a broad group of international suppliers and sell to a diverse base of international customers.
Classification: Internal
Bunzl at a Glance
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.
Internal Audit Manager – North America
Job Summary
Compass Group is a FTSE 20 and Fortune Global 500 company. We’re the people behind the food, hospitality and support services that power your day, make you smile and put a spring in your step. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re the World’s leading contract catering, hospitality, and business support services provider. We operate in 40 countries at more than 50,000 client locations and serving over 5.5 billion meals a year. We operate in all major sectors and industries including education, business, healthcare, government & defense, sport & leisure, offshore and hospitality. From outstanding restaurant and dining experiences in amazing venues and stadiums to feeding thousands of students, patients, workers, and military personnel, we deliver warm welcomes, clean buildings, and safe environments.
This role will be based in our Charlotte, NC office and will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global Audit Services – North America. Working closely with the North America senior leadership teams, this role will be responsible for delivering the audit plan for North America (US and Canada) and providing support and thought leadership on risks and controls. Overnight travel is anticipated to be 15-20%.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver internal audits across the North America region.
- Draft high-quality internal audit reports with concise and practical recommendations.
- Develop strong working relationships with management teams and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain the North America audit universe.
- Support the risk assessment process and annual audit planning process. Prepare materials for the Audit Committee related to governance requirements.
- Continuous improvement of the internal audit methodology.
- Provide thought leadership in the areas of risk and controls.
Skills and capabilities
- Proactive self-starter with the ability to lead, work independently and engage with teams at all levels in the organization.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential as is the ability build rapport and influence senior stakeholders.
- Ability to translate and communicate technical or complex ideas in a simple and concise manner.
- Demonstrated ability to think holistically about risks in the context of overall business risks.
- Strong analytical skills, with strong risk awareness and understanding of processes and controls. Data analytics experience beneficial.
Education and experience
- Minimum 5 years of audit experience including audit leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of Internal Auditing Standards, PCAOB Standards, and COSO, etc.
- Recent (past 5 years) US SOX experience strongly preferred.
- Holds a recognized accounting/auditing certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)
- Experience in a large consumer-focused business is advantageous. Fortune 500 experience preferred.
- Excellent PC Skills (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Visio, electronic audit work papers, etc.)
- Experience with SAP and HFM preferred.