Internal Audit Assistant Manager: SOX & Controls Lead

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Careers is recruiting for an Internal Audit Senior in Belfast. The role covers end-to-end internal audit and controls advisory engagements from planning through fieldwork to reporting, with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs to clients’ senior management and boards.

You will develop your technical acumen, coach junior staff, and contribute to business development including tenders and new opportunities as the practice grows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Audit/Internal Audit/SOX/Controls, plus 1+ year post-qualification.
• Relevant degree and ACA/ACCA/CIIA or equivalent qualification.
• Strong business acumen to advise clients.
• Experience leading and managing teams.
• Experience presenting to Senior Management, with strong report writing.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and SOX.
• UK and Ireland work rights; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio of clients from planning through fieldwork to reporting.
• Support clients develop or enhance Internal Control/SOX programmes.
• Prepare and review planning and reporting deliverables.
• Present results to senior management, Audit Committees and Boards.
• Coach and mentor teams, leading engagements.
• Respond to tenders and pursue business opportunities.

Skills

Audit experience

Team leadership

Report writing

Engagement management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIIA or equivalent

Relevant degree

Job description

Abacus Careers is recruiting for an Internal Audit Senior in Belfast. The role covers end-to-end internal audit and controls advisory engagements from planning through fieldwork to reporting, with a focus on delivering high-quality outputs to clients’ senior management and boards.

You will develop your technical acumen, coach junior staff, and contribute to business development including tenders and new opportunities as the practice grows.