Internal Audit & Risk Manager – GRCS Lead

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Job summary

KPMG's Governance, Risk and Compliance Services practice delivers internal audit, grants assurance, internal control and risk management for public and private sector clients.

You will lead audit engagements, develop annual plans, manage budgets and resources, and build senior stakeholder relationships while supporting business development across the UK.

The role requires strong risk and controls knowledge, and a proven track record in delivering assurance assignments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of risks, processes and controls.
• Experience overseeing and conducting fieldwork for audit assignments.
• Experience acting as a main or secondary client contact with senior stakeholders.
• Effective report writing and communicating findings clearly.
• Strong project management skills including resource and prioritisation.
• Experience in private/public sector and/or professional services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit and grants assurance work from planning through reporting.
• Develop internal audit strategies and annual plans aligned to client priorities.
• Review audit evidence for sufficiency against standards and oversee reporting.
• Lead discussions with client staff and escalate significant matters to leadership.
• Manage the UK-wide client portfolio including budgets and WIP.
• Coordinate specialist input and work with client teams as needed.
• Coach colleagues on risk management and audit methodology.
• Identify opportunities to extend work with clients and assist proposals.

Skills

Risk management

Client relationship management

Audit fieldwork

Project management

Report writing

Education

Professional qualification (IIA/CCAB/ICAEW)

Job description

KPMG's Governance, Risk and Compliance Services practice delivers internal audit, grants assurance, internal control and risk management for public and private sector clients.

You will lead audit engagements, develop annual plans, manage budgets and resources, and build senior stakeholder relationships while supporting business development across the UK.

The role requires strong risk and controls knowledge, and a proven track record in delivering assurance assignments.