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Internal Audit Manager

  • Location

    Hertfordshire

  • Job Function:

    Finance

  • Sector:

    Retail

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Lauren Ramsey

  • Contact email:

    lauren.ramsey@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2511_1738607109

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Expiry date:

    04 May 2025

EA First is partnering with a large global organisation in their search for an Internal Audit Manager to join their already well-established yet growing team.

This organisation is forward-thinking, progressive, and is proud to have an inclusive culture where absolutely everyone truly feels able to be themselves. They are committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities.

About the role

This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of a number of audits that contribute to the global audit programme, delivering independent assurance and insight to the business and acting as a catalyst for change.

You will be responsible for

  • A portfolio of audits each year, from detailed planning of the audit purpose/objectives, expected outcomes and activity-based resource planning to reporting and following up on agreed actions. This may include performing ad hoc "in-flight" audits and programme assurance engagements of ongoing change initiative projects
  • Writing Audit Reports and key audit deliverables, providing accurate and timely information to key partners such as the Executive and Audit Committee and Board reporting.
  • Proactively communicating with internal and external partners to inform, advance, seek advice and decisions
  • Embedding new technology approaches including the use of Automation, Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics to providing greater assurance and insights
  • Having regular communication with key partners to ensure that audit issues are addressed and identifying further opportunities and efficiencies to support the business
  • Effective team-working to delivering team objectives, networking and relationship building across the business
  • Leading change projects and applying design thinking to identify ways to improve the Group Risk and Audit function and contribute to/ help to deliver other improvement projects
  • Driving own audit training including self-learning about the business and the industry

The successful candidate

  • CIMA, ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant, IIA qualified Auditor or other relevant qualification
  • Problem-solving skills to identify pragmatic solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to demonstrate credibility with partners at all levels
  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven audit experience
  • Project & Organisational Change experience
  • A few years in an internal audit function is desirable however practice leavers looking to move into industry & commerce will be considered.

What's in it for you:

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus 8 Bank holidays)
  • Leading pension scheme
  • Exclusive deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home
  • Opportunities to further develop with ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy.