Internal Audit Senior

CPS Group (UK) Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS Group is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit two Internal Audit Senior professionals. The role covers planning, execution, and reporting of audits across UK and European operations, with emphasis on controls, governance and risk management.

You will collaborate with stakeholders and travel approximately 10%. The ideal candidate will have a professional qualification (ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or IA), a relevant degree, and proven experience leading audits with strong

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in auditing (e.g., ACA/ICAS/ACCA/CIMA or IA certificate).
• Bachelor's degree required, ideally 2:1 or above.
• Experience leading internal audits and strong knowledge of controls, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and execute internal audits across UK and European operations.
• Assess internal controls, governance and risk management effectiveness.
• Lead annual JSOX and internal controls testing, including walkthroughs and process maps.
• Review JSOX testing performed by other auditors.
• Track audit findings with stakeholders and drive remediation.

Skills

Audit leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

ACCA/CA/IA qualification (e.g., ACA/ICAS/CIMA)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

CPS Group are working with a leading international organisation looking for two Internal Audit Seniors to join its established Internal Audit function.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Auditor, qualified Accountant or Audit professional to take on a senior role providing independent assurance across a range of UK and European businesses.

You will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering internal audits from end to end, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management frameworks while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

As an Internal Audit Senior, you will:

• Plan, manage and execute internal audits across UK and European operations.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
• Lead annual JSOX and internal controls testing, including system walkthroughs and process flowcharts.
• Review JSOX and internal controls testing completed by other Internal Auditors.
• Work closely with business stakeholders to track audit and control findings through to remediation.
• Perform remediation testing and provide assurance that agreed actions have been appropriately addressed.
• Conduct routine testing across a broad range of business areas, including underwriting, claims, reinsurance, finance, HR, risk management, Solvency II, governance, compliance and actuarial projects.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive audit documentation and working papers.
• Record and manage audit activity through AuditBoard.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit reports and present findings to relevant stakeholders and management.
• Address review points raised by Internal Audit management in a timely manner.
• Ensure all audit activity is conducted in line with internal audit policies, procedures and professional standards.
• Keep up to date with relevant regulatory, auditing and legal developments.
• Support the wider Internal Audit team with reporting, departmental activities and ad hoc projects.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider organisation.
• Travel to UK and European locations as required, expected to be around 10% of the role.

We're looking for an experienced Internal Audit professional who is confident managing audits from initial planning and scoping through to reporting and remediation.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience leading internal audits.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or a recognised Internal Audit qualification.
• A Bachelor's Degree, ideally 2:2 or above.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management and audit methodologies.
• Experience leading audits independently from planning through to completion.
• Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail.
• The ability to manage multiple audits, projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative and team-focused approach.
• A genuine commitment to continued professional development.
• Previous experience within insurance and/or financial services.
• Experience with AuditBoard or similar audit management software.
• Knowledge or experience of JSOX/internal controls testing.
• French, German or Spanish language skills.