Internal Auditor

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career progression

Big 4 environment

Job summary

International Insurance Professionals is seeking a Semi-Senior or Senior Internal Auditor to join a world-class Governance, Risk & Internal Controls team in Belfast. The role involves leading internal audits across industries, evaluating COSO/SOX controls, and delivering concise reports to the C-suite.

The position offers a clear path to Assistant Manager and Manager, plus a hybrid working model with office, remote, and client-site engagements.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of audit or risk/controls experience in practice or industry.
• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIA with study support.
• Strong written communication and ability to engage stakeholders at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting end-to-end internal audit engagements across diverse industries.
• Evaluating internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX, governance).
• Mapping business processes and executing risk-based fieldwork.
• Drafting audit reports for C-suite and Audit Committees.
• At Senior level, mentoring junior trainees on client engagements.

Skills

1-2+ years audit or risk/controls

3+ years internal/external audit

Strong written communication

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIA

CIA/ACCA/ACCA qualification considered

Job description

Are you an ambitious auditor looking to step away from traditional external audit, or an internal auditor looking to elevate your career within a world-class professional services environment? I am currently partnering with a leading Big 4 practice in Belfast to recruit a Semi-Senior or Senior Internal Auditor for their expanding Governance, Risk & Internal Controls team.

Why Consider This Role?

• Better Work-Life Balance: Internal audit offers far more predictable hours and less seasonal "busy season" pressure than traditional external audit.
• Commercial Exposure: Move beyond financial statements to evaluate core business strategy, operational efficiency, IT controls, and ESG frameworks.
• Fast-Track Progression: Clear, transparent promotion pathways with a structured route to Assistant Manager and Manager grades.
• Modern Hybrid Working: Flexible mix of office, remote, and local client site work.

What You're Doing

• Leading or supporting end-to-end internal audit engagements across diverse industries.
• Evaluating internal control frameworks (COSO, SOX, corporate governance).
• Mapping key business processes and executing risk-based fieldwork.
• Drafting high-impact, commercially focused audit reports for C-suite and Audit Committees.
• (At Senior Level) Mentoring, reviewing work, and guiding junior trainees on client engagements.

What We're Looking For

• Semi-Senior Level: Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIA) with 1-2+ years of audit or risk/controls experience in practice or industry. Full study support provided.
• Senior Level: Newly qualified or experienced ACA / ACCA / CIA with 3+ years in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory (ideally Top 10 or Big 4 background).
• Strong written communication and the confidence to hold constructive conversations with key stakeholders.