Internal Audit Manager

Jobtailor; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Leeds is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead engagements, evaluate governance and control environments, and deliver insightful reports to senior leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and professional qualifications (ACA/CPA/ACCA/CIA) with a minimum of three years in accounting, audit, or finance. Strong data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau) are essential, and occasional international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent professional qualifications preferred.
• Experience evaluating governance, risk management and control environments including core financial controls.
• Experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Assurance or similar.
• Experience in highly regulated environments advantageous.
• Experience with data analytics using Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Experience with analytics or AI-enabled audit techniques advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead audit engagements: Plan, complete and report on assurance and advisory engagements, delivering high-quality outcomes that provide significant insight to senior leadership and the business.
• Evaluate control environments: Assess governance, control design and operating effectiveness using evidence, data and professional judgement.
• Identify systematic issues: Look beyond individual findings to identify root causes and opportunities to strengthen performance and risk management.
• Communicate with Impact: Produce clear audit reports to support informed decision-making and drive actions.
• Build relationships with internal partners: Develop trusted partnerships across the business with senior stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement: Contribute to audit methodology, technology, and team capability improvement.
• Support colleagues: Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Occasional international travel may be required.

Skills

Audit leadership

Governance evaluation

Data analytics

Effective communication

Relationship building

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ACA

CPA

ACCA

CIA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

• Lead audit engagements: Plan, complete and report on assurance and advisory engagements, delivering high-quality outcomes that provide significant insight to senior leadership and the business.
• Evaluate control environments: Assess governance, control design and operating effectiveness, across financial and operational using evidence, data and professional judgement to identify practical areas for improvement.
• Identify systematic issues: Look beyond individual findings to identify systemic issues, underlying root causes and opportunities to strengthen business performance and risk management.
• Communicate with Impact: Produce clear well-structured audit reports that support informed decision-making and drive meaningful actions.
• Build relationships with internal partners: Develop trusted partnerships across the business, maintaining clear and proactive communication with senior team members on progress, risks, and emerging issues.
• Drive continuous improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement across audit methodology, technology, and team capability embracing new ways of working and technology to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Support colleagues: Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Occasional international travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Minimum of three years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit roles
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent professional qualifications)
• Experience evaluating governance, risk management and control environments including core financial controls
• Experience gained in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk, Assurance or another role providing independent challenge and insight
• Experience in a highly regulated environment such as the gambling sector is advantageous
• Experience performing data analytics using Power BI, Tableau or other relevant tools
• Experience with analytics or AI-enabled audit techniques is advantageous.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading audit engagements, evaluating governance and control environments, and producing impactful audit reports. Proficient in data analytics and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Audit Engagement Leadership
• Governance Evaluation
• Data Analytics Proficiency
• Professional Qualifications (ACA, CPA, ACCA, CIA)
• Risk Management Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Audit Planning
• Control Design Assessment
• Financial Controls Evaluation
• Data Analytics
• AI-Enabled Audit Techniques

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Relationship Building
• Collaborative Teamwork
• Proactive Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• CPA
• ACCA
• CIA

Industry Keywords

• Internal Audit
• External Audit
• Risk Management
• Assurance
• Regulated Environment

Tools & Technologies

• Power BI
• Tableau