Role Profile - Internal Audit Manager Job Title: Internal Audit Manager Reports to: Senior Internal Audit Manager Location: Slough, UK

To undertake assignments globally with certain level of focus on Corporate providing an independent appraisal of the adequacy and effectiveness of risk management and internal controls across functions, capability centres, Global Business Units, operational, financial, and other business areas. To promote the profile of Internal Audit through the sharing of best practices and working closely with senior management across the business.

The role will involve a wide variety of projects with exposure to all functional areas in the business including corporate,

commercial, factory, function audits and ad hoc assignments. This will ensure excellent exposure to a wide range of

the Group’s activities and processes and provide an excellent opportunity for future progression within the Group.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• The smooth running of the central Internal Audit Office to include the provision of accurate and timely

reporting to the Audit Leadership Team, Group Audit Committee and Management.

• Responsible for the preparation and review of the quarterly Audit Committee papers, monthly management

reporting, and IA dashboards.

• A consolidated resourced Group Internal Plan – produced and published annually and continually updated in

partnership with the Audit Leadership Team.

• To lead and be accountable for the planning and execution of risk based audits across functions, capability centres, Global Business Units, operational and financial audits under the guidance of the Internal Audit Senior Manager and Global Internal Audit Director.

• Prepare and agree summary reports of findings and recommendations, focusing particularly on areas of

business risk, control weakness and operational efficiency enhancements.

• Pro-actively collaborate with management across the business, co-source partners and peer organisations to

provide key business insight to the Global IA and Management Teams.

• Drive continuous improvement of the Internal Audit ways of working ensuring alignment with the Institute of

Internal Auditors Global Standards, UK Code of Practice and Reckitt’s Internal Audit Charter.

• Partnering with Reckitt 2nd line assurance functions to continuously improve the integrity of the control

frameworks across the 1st and 2nd lines of defence.

• To undertake follow up of significant recommendations to ascertain whether improvement actions have been

implemented.

• Continually drive the adoption across the Global team of the use of data analytics in the planning and execution of audits.

• To be involved in business projects or ad hoc assignments, contributing risk and control expertise together with analytical and investigative skills.

• To continually manage, develop, coach and support your team.

• Manage external service providers and co-source partners.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

A qualified accountant with >7 years post qualification (CA/CPA/ACA/ACCA) and at least 2 years people/team

management experience in a major international organization and/or large accounting practice. You will preferably

have FMCG/Consumer Health experience.

A strong understanding of technical accounting with extensive experience in internal audit, risk and internal controls,

and a well-developed commercial, financial, and manufacturing awareness.

Solid understanding of developing / innovating ‘Leading’ Internal Audit processes, systems, and practices.

Role Profile - Internal Audit Manager Ability to engage and influence stakeholders and manage cross functional projects, with a track record of delivery.

Comfortable working with ERP’s and the latest technologies to interrogate and report -JDE/SAP/Power BI experience.

Previous experience performing data analytics.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES The candidate will be a ‘hands on’ highly motivated self-starter and team player who, in line with Reckitt core values, is achievement-focused and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Time management / organisation skills are essential. Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key, as well as string analytical skills. Ability to communicate confidently with senior management and the wider team in a multi-cultural environment, with

clarity and precision, both written and verbally. This includes tenacity, tough-mindedness, and ability to influence and

motivate others to achieve results.

Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams.

Sound business and technical acumen, with the ability to navigate a complex organisation effectively and analyse

complex situations to make informed decisions on appropriate corrective and convince others to act.

Not afraid to respectfully tackle conflict or confront others when problems occur and has the ability to communicate

difficult messages in a balanced way and work with all levels of management.

Reckitt is a global business and candidates are required to travel up to c.25%.

The business language in Reckitt is English, therefore fluency in English is essential and fluency in other languages is

advantageous.

Why Reckitt? A career in IA at Reckitt provides an excellent platform to further your career internationally. The nature of the work allows you to rapidly build an international network and gain exposure to all areas of the business. There are IA alumni working across the world, including the UK, Singapore, US in a variety of roles.

Exposure to senior stakeholders Management at Reckitt are highly engaged in the audit process, meaning there is regular exposure to senior stakeholders across the business, from the country and regional management during the audit up to GBU and Corporate leadership. IA is a valued function at Reckitt and management are fully engaged in remediation and process improvement.

Commercial experience Particularly for candidates coming from practice looking for a finance role, internal audit is a great stepping stone to build up the relevant commercial experience. Even if coming in from business it allows you to gain access to wider business functions that you have not previously had experience of.