Internal Auditor

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an external auditor transitioning into internal audit within a growing international consumer products group. The role involves planning and delivering internal audit reviews, evaluating key controls, and reporting findings to stakeholders across multiple countries.

The position offers a base salary and an annual bonus. Hybrid work requires three days onsite in Worcestershire.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA or equivalent.
• Experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, controls testing or related assurance.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of key assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercially aware with risk management focus.
• Adaptable and keen to develop across audit, risk and compliance remit.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal audit reviews across a range of business units and functions.
• Assess key controls and perform reviews of high-risk processes across the organisation.
• Identify findings, agree recommendations with stakeholders and prepare audit reports.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed actions.
• Support the enhancement of controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes.
• Participate in group-wide projects focused on emerging and high-risk areas.
• Assist with investigations, including whistleblowing and fraud-related matters where required.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks, contributing ideas to strengthen the control environment.

Skills

External Audit experience

Internal Audit experience

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA qualification

Job description

Are you a recently qualified external auditor? This is an excellent opportunity for an auditor to make their first move into internal audit by joining a growing, international listed consumer products business with revenues in the £bns. Working as part of a developing assurance function, you will gain exposure to a wide range of internal audit, risk and compliance activities while partnering with stakeholders across multiple countries and business units.

Client Details

Our client is a highly acquisitive, international consumer products group with a significant global footprint and operations spanning multiple countries. The business combines the scale and complexity of a listed organisation with an entrepreneurial approach, offering employees the opportunity to work on diverse projects, influence improvements across the organisation, and support continued growth and transformation.

Description

• Plan and deliver internal audit reviews across a range of business units and functions.
• Assess key controls and perform reviews of high-risk processes across the organisation.
• Identify findings, agree recommendations with stakeholders and prepare audit reports.
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of agreed actions.
• Support the enhancement of controls, governance frameworks and risk management processes.
• Participate in group-wide projects focused on emerging and high-risk areas.
• Assist with investigations, including whistleblowing and fraud-related matters where required.
• Monitor regulatory developments and emerging risks, contributing ideas to strengthen the control environment.

Profile

• Professionally qualified, ideally ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent
• Experience within External Audit, Internal Audit, controls testing or a related assurance environment.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of key assignments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a naturally inquisitive mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Commercially aware and able to balance effective risk management with business objectives.
• Adaptable, proactive and keen to develop across a broader audit, risk and compliance remit.

Job Offer

• Base salary of £55,000 per annum
• Annual Bonus
• Hybrid working - 3 days onsite in Worcestershire
• Opportunity to join a growing listed organisation with a global footprint.
• Broad exposure across Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance and Governance activities.
• The chance to work with senior stakeholders across multiple international business units.
• Strong scope for professional development within an evolving assurance function.