Global Internal Audit Lead

Canonical Group Ltd; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Distributed work environment

Learning budget USD 2,000/year

Bi-annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

40 days annual leave

Maternity and paternity leave

Wellness program

Priority Pass lounge access

Job summary

Canonical is seeking an Internal Auditor to join a globally distributed finance function. The role will be based remotely in AMER or EMEA time zones, with an option to office based in London, UK, reporting to the CFO and building the internal audit framework from the ground up.

You will design and own internal audit processes, work with cross-functional teams, and report to the Audit Committee. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-growing tech company.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university.
• Undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics, technology or other quantitative field.
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Prior experience in an internal audit function.
• Excellent written and spoken English with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain the infrastructure for internal audit: templates, risk registers and reporting cadences.
• Conduct the end-to-end internal audit cycle, including planning, walkthroughs, testing controls and documenting steps.
• Evaluate global policies to identify gaps and implement scalable improvements.
• Partner with stakeholders to identify risk areas, execute audits and drive corrective actions.
• Deliver actionable insights on risk and controls to senior leadership.
• Collaborate on new initiatives to ensure risk mitigation is planned.
• Develop risk-based internal audit programs and monitor remediation to closure.

Skills

Internal audit

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in business/finance/economics/tech

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Canonical is seeking an Internal Auditor to join a globally distributed finance function. The role will be based remotely in AMER or EMEA time zones, with an option to office based in London, UK, reporting to the CFO and building the internal audit framework from the ground up.

You will design and own internal audit processes, work with cross-functional teams, and report to the Audit Committee. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-growing tech company.