Global Audit Manager

Diageo; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo, a world-leading premium drinks company, seeks an experienced internal audit professional to lead complex assurance reviews and manage end-to-end projects. You will deliver insights to strengthen controls and governance, and translate data into risk-focused recommendations.

The role requires 4–8 years of audit experience, knowledge of COSO and related standards, and strong stakeholder management across Europe. Based in London head office with occasional office visits as needed.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in internal/process/SOX auditing, risk management consulting, or business process improvement.
• Knowledge of audit methodologies, system development methodologies, project management, COSO frameworks and standards.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present findings clearly and logically.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex internal audit assurance reviews end-to-end and manage projects to timely delivery.
• Provide insights to promote effective operations, governance, controls and risk management.
• Synthesize data into meaningful insights and identify root causes.
• Engage with stakeholders across Europe and Global Functions as a trusted business partner.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

Chartered Accountant (CA)

IIA / CIA advantageous

Job description

About the role

• Lead complex internal audit assurance reviews and ensure end to end project management (including timely delivery) in line with Global Audit's ways of working (WoW) to provide assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and control procedures right across our business.
• Provide insights and solutions that promote effective and efficient business operations and governance, enhanced controls, and better risk management.
• Synthesise, analyse, and translate internal and relevant external data into meaningful insights and risk identification.
• Support with relationship management for key elements of the business in particular across Europe and our Global Functions. This includes engaging with stakeholders at all levels as a trusted business partner and supporting our governance, risk and compliance agenda.
• Develop, commit to and action a self-development programme, and contribute to the development of others in the team.
• Participate and deliver non-audit initiatives across the CARE Team.
• This role must be based in our head office central London, with a requirement to come into the office as needed.
• Education: CA (Certifications in IIA, CIA will be added advantage).
• Minimum of 4 - 8 years' experience. Experience as an internal/process/SOX auditor, risk management consulting, and business process improvement is preferred.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of audit methodologies, system development methodologies, project management, COSO frameworks and standards.
• Strong analytical skills with clear logical and strategic thinking to find out deeper insights, including root cause analysis, and ability to present findings in a structured way.
• Knowledge of and experience with various data analysis tools, including technical expertise as regards data modelling.
• Relationship management and business partnering skills - proven experience of building, developing, and sustaining relationships with operating management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally (written and verbal).

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you'll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Join us to create a career worth celebrating., Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings., With more than 200 brands sold in over 180 countries, we are home to a diverse portfolio of drinks enjoyed around the world. Every day, our talented colleagues bring creativity, expertise and passion to the brands people know and love.

From established favourites to exciting new launches, the brands we build are shaped by culture, connected to local communities and made for life's moments. By understanding our consumers and building strong, trusted relationships with our customers, we help our brands remain relevant, distinctive, and accessible.

Our founders, including Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose ambition and ingenuity helped shape the drinks industry. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on through our people.

Join us and you'll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world, bringing together different perspectives, experiences and specialist skills. Together, you'll challenge convention, explore new possibilities and help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.

You’ll be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.

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