Astrum Search is working with a growing PLC to recruit a new Senior Internal Auditor. This is a newly created role in a growing in-house team.

Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager, you'll be an integral member of the audit team, responsible for delivering a wide-ranging audit plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivery of the internal audit plan, allocated by the Senior Manager, including thematic reviews, country reviews, and control self-assessment. 
• Ensure audits are delivered in full in line with IIA best practice.
• Document all aspect of the audit process through the production of quality working papers.
• Attend closing meetings with management to discuss and agree audit findings.
• Support management in identifying solutions of complex control weaknesses. 

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIA or equivalent).
• Prior internal audit experience in industry or practice is highly desirable. 
• Good understanding of IIA best practice and methodology.
• Ability to build productive and trusted relationships with management.
• High attention to detail with strong communication and presentation skills.

This is rare opportunity to join a growing in-house internal audit team. The audit plan is varied and there will be significant opportunity to progress to a Manger level role, or rotate into the wider business. 

Travel is expected to be no more 25%. The team is Central London based 2-3 x per week.

Astrum Search is working with a growing PLC to recruit a new Senior Internal Audit Manager. This is a newly created role in a growing in-house team.

Reporting to the Director of Internal Audit & Risk, this is a true management role that will take ownership of the delivery of the annual audit plan. You will directly line manage 2 more junior auditors, contributing to their ongoing development. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a risk-based strategic audit plan working with senior management for audit committee approval.
• Coordinate in-house and co-source resource for the delivery of the audit plan, including development of a monitored delivery plan.
• Ensure the internal audit methodology is fully aligned to IIA standards.
• Create fully fact-checked audit findings prior to reporting, securing management's agreement to recommendations.
• Line management responsibility for the audit team, including setting performance objectives, supporting development, and providing regular feedback.
• Attend Audit & Risk Committee meetings as required to present and discuss results of internal audit activity. 

Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIA).
• Substantial internal audit experience of leading audit delivery in a complex PLC (either in-house or practice).
• In-depth understanding of best practice Internal Audit methodology.
• Experience of leading and managing a small team of auditors.
• Ability to present and discuss internal audit findings with credibility at Audit & Risk Committee meetings. 

This is a great opportunity to join a growing in-house team. The business is performing very well and has plans for continued growth in years to come. You'll be joining a supporting Director of Audit & Risk who is keen to build a best-in-class internal audit and risk team.

The role has low travel and Central London based 2-3 x per week.