EMEA Internal Audit Leader - Hybrid (London)

DS Smith; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance and income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

DS Smith is seeking a Senior Manager – Internal Audit at our London head office to lead high‑profile internal audits across the EMEA region. You will shape the annual audit plan, evaluate financial controls, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful insights for executive management.

The role requires a proven audit leader with strong experience in financial reviews, internal controls, and data analytics, plus willingness to travel and coach diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance, compliance or internal audit.
• Degree with CIA/CPA/ACCA preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial controls, risk assessment and data analytics.
• SOX & GAAP experience is advantageous.
• Proven ability to coach, manage, and develop audit teams while delivering multi‑project plans.
• Excellent communication to influence senior management.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Audit Leadership & Execution: Oversee planning, execution, reporting, and follow‑up of complex audits across EMEA.
• Planning & Strategy: Develop annual internal audit plan based on risk assessments.
• Control Evaluation: Assess design and operating effectiveness of financial controls.
• Stakeholder & Co‑Source Alignment: Coordinate with senior management and external partners.
• People Management & Coaching: Mentor audit team members and build capability.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive data‑driven techniques and assurance processes.

Skills

Audit leadership

Strategy & planning

Financial & internal controls

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

People management

Education

Degree educated

CIA/CPA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

DS Smith is seeking a Senior Manager – Internal Audit at our London head office to lead high‑profile internal audits across the EMEA region. You will shape the annual audit plan, evaluate financial controls, and partner with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful insights for executive management.

The role requires a proven audit leader with strong experience in financial reviews, internal controls, and data analytics, plus willingness to travel and coach diverse teams.