Internal Auditor

ACCA Careers; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Global travel opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Slough is seeking an Internal Auditor to join a global Internal Audit function. You will deliver audits across a diverse international business, working with senior stakeholders and driving improvements across Europe and beyond.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to risk across financial, compliance and operational domains, and opportunities to influence audit planning and business processes.

Qualifications

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified/newly qualified with audit or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP or UK GAAP).
• Ability to speak French or other European languages is advantageous.
• Experience delivering audits and assessing financial and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver financial, operational and compliance audits with Audit Manager; assess risks, controls, IT systems and performance metrics.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Gather, analyse and document audit evidence, maintaining high-quality working papers and audit files.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Partner with management to develop pragmatic action plans and monitor progress.
• Build strong relationships across the business.
• Contribute to annual audit plan focusing on key risk areas and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the wider Internal Audit team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Highly organised

Education

ACA or equivalent

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time mover from practice to join a global Internal Audit function, delivering financial, compliance and operational audits across a diverse international business. Offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders and operations across Europe and beyond.

Client Details

• Global manufacturing organisation
• Long-established market presence and operations across multiple markets
• Serves broad customer base across a range of specialist industrial sectors
• Renowned for developing innovative, customer-focused solutions that address complex operational challenges
• Strong track record of operational excellence, continuous improvement and sustainable growth
• Delivers high-quality products and solutions
• Located in Slough

Description

• Deliver financial, operational and compliance audit assignments across the business, working closely with the Audit Manager to assess key risks, controls, processes, IT systems, performance metrics and business initiatives
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, identifying gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for operational improvement while ensuring appropriate controls are in place
• Gather, analyse and document audit evidence, maintaining high-quality working papers and audit files to support findings, recommendations and overall audit quality
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports that communicate findings, risks and practical recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Partner with management to develop pragmatic action plans, agree remedial actions and monitor progress to ensure recommendations are effectively implemented
• Build strong relationships across the business
• Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan, helping to focus audit activity on key risk areas and strategic business priorities
• Collaborate with the wider Internal Audit team

Profile

A Successful Internal Auditor Should Have

• ACA (or equivalent) qualified/newly qualified with audit or finance experience
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk and accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP or UK GAAP)
• Ability to speak French or other European languages is advantageous
• Experience delivering audits and assessing financial and operational processes
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

Job Offer

Internal Auditor

• Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum
• Competitive benefits package (TBC)
• Slough location, well-connected by public transport
• Hybrid working
• Ability to travel globally
• Permanent position