Internal Audit Associate Director - Lead IA & Controls (Hybrid)

RSM UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

27 days holiday with optional extra

Access to 300+ courses on demand

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

RSM UK is seeking an Associate Director for Corporate Internal Audit and Controls within Consulting. You will lead an Internal Audit/Controls team, coordinating with Partners and Directors to deliver complex audits at client sites in line with firm standards.

You will oversee client audit strategies, test plans and control evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and high quality outcomes for large corporate clients while maintaining strong governance and relationships.

Qualifications

• ACCA/ACCA qualification or IA with internal audit methodology.
• Experience with corporate governance and regulatory standards such as ISAE/SOX.
• Ability to review technical content for compliance with procedures.
• Commercial awareness and leadership to manage targets and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead a profitable Internal Audit/controls team and ensure delivery of services.
• Oversee a client portfolio for the service line and regional area.
• Prepare client audit strategies, test plans and costed delivery proposals.
• Draft internal audit reports for Audit Committees and sign-off.
• Ensure delivery is on time and within budget with senior review.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/IA

Internal audit experience

SOX/controls

Leadership

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

RSM UK is seeking an Associate Director for Corporate Internal Audit and Controls within Consulting. You will lead an Internal Audit/Controls team, coordinating with Partners and Directors to deliver complex audits at client sites in line with firm standards.

You will oversee client audit strategies, test plans and control evaluation, ensuring timely delivery and high quality outcomes for large corporate clients while maintaining strong governance and relationships.