Internal Audit Manager

Orion Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Group in Aberdeen is seeking an Internal Audit Manager on a permanent basis. This staff role offers a hybrid work pattern (3 days in the office, 2 remote) and a strong compensation and benefits package.

You will lead risk-based audits, provide independent assurance on governance and internal controls, and influence senior leaders to drive improvements. Qualifications include ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA or equivalent and a degree in accounting or related field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance over governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Lead delivery of risk-based audit activities and identify improvements.
• Support business in maintaining compliance, efficiency and governance standards.
• Present findings to senior leaders and influence risk mitigation and improvements.
• Manage multiple audit assignments, stakeholders and priorities to deliver on time and budget.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Our Oil & Gas Operator client is currently recruiting for the position of Internal Audit Manager, based in their Aberdeen offices.

STAFF role.

3/2 hybrid work pattern

Excellent Comp & Benefits package

What we are seeking:

Ideally, you will have a background in internal auditing, preferably within an oil & gas operator business.

Be a qualified accountant

Have a background in internal audit and risk management

Responsibilities:

• To provide independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks across the organisation.
• The Internal Audit Manager leads the delivery of risk-based audit activities, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports the business in maintaining strong compliance, operational efficiency, and corporate governance standards.
• Internal Audit, Risk & Governance Expertise
• Strategic Assurance & Control Evaluation
• Stakeholder Management & Influencing
• Risk Identification & Mitigation
• Leadership, Coaching & Team Development

Experience & Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Risk Management, or a related discipline
• Professionally qualified accountant or auditor (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, corporate governance principles, and risk management frameworks
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements within a complex corporate environment
• Significant experience within internal audit, external audit, risk management, or assurance functions
• Proven experience developing and delivering risk-based audit plans in a complex organisation
• Experience evaluating governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks and providing recommendations for improvement
• Demonstrable experience presenting findings and influencing senior leaders to drive effective risk mitigation and business improvement
• Experience managing multiple audit assignments, stakeholders, and competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget

Permanent position