Astrum Search is working alongside a vast entertainment and events business to recruit an Internal Audit Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you'll play a key role in the ongoing development of the internal audit function. The role will involve leading end-to-end financial and operational audits for the clients priority venue and wider hospitality portfolio. This is a highly visible role that will give you the opportunity to deliver large audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment & Audit Planning – Identifying key risks, developing risk-based audit plans, and ensuring that audit priorities align with organizational objectives.
• Execution of Internal Audits – Leading and performing financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Recommendations – Preparing detailed audit reports, communicating findings to senior management, and recommending improvements to mitigate risks and enhance processes.
• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence – Ensuring that company policies, procedures, and operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Leadership – Coordinating with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.

Skills & Experience:

• Hold a relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal/external audit in a commercial or practice environment.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal control frameworks, and auditing standards.
• Experience in risk-based auditing across a range of processes using the latest audit methodologies and techniques.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing organisation and be part of a developing audit and risk function.

You'll have a high level of autonomy and be heavily involved in the evolution of the team as they continue to expand. The team is exceptional with a fantastic culture.

The team is based in London and typically travel to the office 3 days per week.

In addition to the above you are required to undertake other duties which may reasonably be required of this role. ExCeL London may update Job

Descriptions from time to time in order to reflect changes in business requirements. To understand more about our ways of working you can view

them here: http://bit.ly/excel-waysofworking or to apply please visit ‘working at ExCeL’ on our website at www.excel.london

Job Description

Internal Audit Manager

Reporting to: Head of Internal Audit

About ExCeL London

We are a world-class venue based in the heart of London’s Royal Docks, hosting over 400 events and welcoming 4

million visitors annually. We recognise the role that every member of our team plays in our success. We pride

ourselves on placing our people at the heart of our business, with a positive culture that inspires, develops, recognises

and rewards our team.

You can read more about working with us here: https://www.excel.london/working-at-excel

Purpose of the role

The Internal Audit Team’s role is to protect the people, assets and reputation of ExCeL London, whilst driving efficiency and sustainability through the provision of independent assurance over the control environment. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Head of Internal Audit in delivering the Internal Audit objectives through the delivery of the audit plan and supporting the businesses to identify, assess, mitigate and manage their risks.

The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for leading and executing internal audit engagements to assess the

effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes. The role will ensure compliance with

statutory and regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry best practices while providing recommendations

for improvement. The Internal Audit Manager will work closely with senior management and stakeholders to enhance

operational efficiency and safeguard company assets.

The Internal Audit Manager will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit and work closely with the management team to identify and mitigate potential risks.

The role of the Internal Audit Manager has five key elements:

• Risk Assessment & Audit Planning – Identifying key risks, developing risk-based audit plans, and ensuring that audit priorities align with organizational objectives.

• Execution of Internal Audits – Leading and performing financial, operational, and compliance audits to assess internal controls and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

• Reporting & Recommendations – Preparing detailed audit reports, communicating findings to senior management, and recommending improvements to mitigate risks and enhance processes.

• Compliance & Regulatory Adherence – Ensuring that company policies, procedures, and operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Leadership – Coordinating with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.

In addition to the above you are required to undertake other duties which may reasonably be required of this role. ExCeL London may update Job

Descriptions from time to time in order to reflect changes in business requirements. To understand more about our ways of working you can view

them here: http://bit.ly/excel-waysofworking or to apply please visit ‘working at ExCeL’ on our website at www.excel.london

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement risk-based audit plans to assess key business processes, financial controls, and compliance programs.

• Lead, plan, and execute internal audits, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.

• Perform the allocated audit assignments in line with the IA department manual and relevant professional (e.g. ADAA, IIA) standards.

• Identify and assess risks, control weaknesses, and inefficiencies within business operations.

• Provide recommendations to mitigate risks and improve internal controls.

• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports and present findings to senior management.

• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations.

• Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with external auditors and regulatory bodies as needed.

• Support management in developing policies and procedures that strengthen the control environment.

• Build appropriate relationships with ExCeL London management whilst maintaining IA independence.

• Identify opportunities to promote good practice across ExCeL London.

• Be an enthusiastic and active member of IA by contributing ideas and delivering actions to improve IA.

• Keep abreast of changes in laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to internal auditing.

• Work with Head of Internal Audit to continually develop and refresh audit knowledge in line with relevant CPD requirements.

• Collaborate with external auditors and Risk and Compliance team, as required.

Core Competencies

• Communication Skills – Able to clearly understand and express ideas, issues, opinions. Must have ability to prepare concise and informative written reports pitched at a senior level.

• Self Confidence – Has the confidence to observe and listen when appropriate rather than needing to dominate interactions. Reflects on what has happened in order to learn from it. Demonstrates an accurate self- assessment of strengths and weaknesses. Able to challenge irregularities without being confrontational.

• Negotiation Skills – Uses listening skills to effectively understand the needs of the other party, gathers information and views and enters into a dialogue designed to reach agreement on an equal level between the parties.

• Independent – Capable of working effectively and autonomously without close supervision. Willingness to get involved in all aspects of the role at both high and low level.

• Detail Orientation – Ensures high levels of accuracy and consistent quality. Able to operate systems and procedures to ensure accuracy and quality. Monitors quality and to support continuous improvement.

• Planning and organising – Demonstrates ability to effectively organise large volumes of work, resources and staff. Plans for contingencies, copes well under pressure. Very competent at multitasking and prioritising work.

• Customer Service Orientation – A desire to help and serve our internal colleagues to meet their needs.

Refer to IIA Internal Audit Competency Framework

In addition to the above you are required to undertake other duties which may reasonably be required of this role. ExCeL London may update Job

Descriptions from time to time in order to reflect changes in business requirements. To understand more about our ways of working you can view

them here: http://bit.ly/excel-waysofworking or to apply please visit ‘working at ExCeL’ on our website at www.excel.london

Job Description

ATTITUDES & BEHAVIOUR REQUIRED AS AN EMPLOYEE OF EXCEL LONDON

• Positive Attitude

• Integrity, Honesty & Professionalism

• Continuous self-improvement

• Ability to take the initiative at work

• Respectful towards others; respectful of cultural differences

• Teamwork

• Personal Accountability

• Customer Service attitude

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional qualification in accountancy and/or auditing.

• Minimum 7 years of experience in internal/external audit in a commercial or practice environment.

• Strong knowledge of risk management, internal control frameworks, and auditing standards.

• Experience in risk-based auditing across a range of processes using the latest audit methodologies and techniques.

• Experience with data analytics tools and audit software is a plus.

• Analytical thinker capable of managing complex detail without losing sight of the big picture.

• Business or audit knowledge of IT and systems.

• Experience in computer-based auditing tools and techniques is a plus

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.

• Ability to manage multiple audit engagements simultaneously.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

BENEFITS

This is a permanent role, offering a competitive starting salary, study support, discretionary bonus, private medical

along with an all-round comprehensive benefits package, along with 25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays.

To ensure we cultivate a truly great place to work we expect all our people to uphold the values we express as our

‘ways of working’, you can find more detail about these here: https://www.excel.london/working-at-excel