Audit Manager

Centre People; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial sector is seeking an Audit Manager to join their London office. This role offers the opportunity to deliver independent assurance across EMEA business entities, manage audits, and provide critical insights on key controls. The ideal candidate will possess strong numerical skills, regulatory knowledge, and effective communication abilities with senior management. This position promotes a hybrid working environment, allowing for flexibility while ensuring a robust control framework is maintained. If you are passionate about internal auditing and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a prestigious organization.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with a professional qualification (CIA, ACCA).
• Strong numerical skills and regulatory knowledge are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent assurance over the control environment in EMEA.
• Manage audits and provide insights on key controls.

Skills

Numerical Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Internal Audit Experience

Understanding of Trading and Capital Markets

Technical Expertise in Bank Products

Business Level Fluency in English

Understanding of Japanese Culture

Education

Degree Standard Education

Professional Qualification (CIA, ACCA)

Job description

A Japanese financial institute based in the City of London is currently recruiting a Audit Manager to work in their London office.

In this role, you will be responsible for delivering an independent view and assurance over the control environment in operation in EMEA business entities, managing audits across a range of activities, and providing insights on key controls.

The ideal candidate should have strong numerical skills, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior management.

Ref: TY46151

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ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:

1. (O) Eligible visa: Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner, Working holiday, Graduate, Freelance
2. (X) NOT eligible: Student visa, Requiring visa sponsorship

WORK TYPE: Hybrid working available
VISA SUPPORT: No
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TYPE: Temporary
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday
SALARY: £669 per day depending on experience
START: ASAP
LOCATION: London

Audit Manager Main Responsibilities:

1. Deliver an independent view and assurance over the control environment in operation in EMEA business entities
2. Manage audits across a range of activities and support teams of auditors
3. Provide insight and opinion on key controls in operation in the business areas under review
4. Manage the delivery of planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit assignments as Auditor in Charge (AIC), under direction from an Audit Partner
5. Highlight key areas of risk and assess established and new controls in operation over a range of activities in any business in EMEA Region
6. Promote an effective control environment throughout the organisation
7. Prepare planning material to ensure internal controls are appropriately tested
8. Oversee the work performed for the audit assignment by other team members
9. Prepare draft Audit Control Recommendations for review by AD Management
10. Communicate issues to AD Management and business Management including senior stakeholders
11. Prepare the final internal audit report
12. Undertake follow-up and closure of internal audit recommendations
13. Assist the Audit Partner with maintaining relationships with Senior Management

Audit Manager Ideal Candidate:

1. Educated to degree standard and holder of a professional qualification, (Usually CIA, ACCA etc)
2. Strong numerical and financial skills
3. Understanding of the regulatory environment
4. Ability to communicate audit issues to senior Management
5. Good operational knowledge of Trading and Capital Markets activities
6. Technical expertise in Bank products and local regulations
7. Attention to detail
8. Previous internal audit experience
9. Ability to balance competing demands
10. Business level fluency in English
11. Some understanding of Japanese culture or experience in working at a Japanese company would be advantageous

Note: All applicants for the Audit Manager must have the right to work in the country as the Company is not able to offer visa support.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.