Internal Audit Manager in Cheadle

Energy Jobline ZR; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and develop the internal audit function, covering the UK and international field offices. The role requires strategic oversight of risk, governance and controls, and leadership of a five-person team in a not-for-profit environment.

The position is based in the North West and comes with a competitive salary and a permanent contract. The successful candidate will drive independent assurance and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Management or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 6 years' experience in Internal Audit.
• At least 2 years' experience managing and developing people.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management, Board and/or Audit Committee level.
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines in a complex and fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and annual audit plan in consultation with the Audit Committee.
• Overseeing Internal Audit activity across the UK and international field offices.
• Assessing the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Determining audit scopes and terms of reference, presenting findings and monitoring agreed recommendations and action plans.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of five Internal Audit professionals.
• Promoting a consistent and effective approach to the Internal Audit cycle across the organisation.
• Regularly reviewing and improving the organisation's approach to identifying and managing risk.
• Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit, promoting a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Providing independent, objective advice on controls, compliance, operational effectiveness and risk mitigation.
• Identifying control weaknesses, potential cost savings and opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Preparing and presenting audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Producing quarterly Audit Committee reporting and an annual report on the effectiveness of the organisation's internal control environment.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations into serious incidents, fraud and other significant irregularities.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, international field offices and the Audit Committee.
• Maintaining effective relationships with external auditors, regulators and relevant external bodies.
• Supporting the wider Finance function with the year-end accounts process.
• Keeping up to date with developments in international NGO regulation, charity governance, audit best practice and compliance requirements.
• Representing the organisation at relevant sector and professional meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigation

Report writing

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Finance/Accounting/Audit degree

ACA/ACCA/CIA/CMIIA or equivalent

6+ years Internal Audit experience

2+ years managing people

Tools

Audit procedures

Job description

Job Description

Internal Audit Manager

Location: North West

Salary: £44,000 - £59,000 per annum, depending on experience

Role type: Permanent

Sector: Not-for-Profit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a well-established charity based in the North West.

This is a key leadership position within the organisation, responsible for managing and developing the Internal Audit function across the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and annual audit plan in consultation with the Audit Committee.
• Overseeing Internal Audit activity across the UK and international field offices.
• Assessing the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Determining audit scopes and terms of reference, presenting findings and monitoring agreed recommendations and action plans.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of five Internal Audit professionals.
• Promoting a consistent and effective approach to the Internal Audit cycle across the organisation.
• Regularly reviewing and improving the organisation's approach to identifying and managing risk.
• Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit, promoting a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Providing independent, objective advice on controls, compliance, operational effectiveness and risk mitigation.
• Identifying control weaknesses, potential cost savings and opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Preparing and presenting audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Producing quarterly Audit Committee reporting and an annual report on the effectiveness of the organisation's internal control environment.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations into serious incidents, fraud and other significant irregularities.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, international field offices and the Audit Committee.
• Maintaining effective relationships with external auditors, regulators and relevant external bodies.
• Supporting the wider Finance function with the year-end accounts process.
• Keeping up to date with developments in international NGO regulation, charity governance, audit best practice and compliance requirements.
• Representing the organisation at relevant sector and professional meetings.

Essential experience

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Management or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 6 years' experience in Internal Audit.
• At least 2 years' experience managing and developing people.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management, Board and/or Audit Committee level.
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines in a complex and fast-moving environment.

Experience within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation would be particularly valuable, as would experience of auditing grant-funded programmes and donor-funded projects.