Internal Auditor: Risk & Controls Analyst

SELFRIDGES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SELFRIDGES is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the Internal Audit Manager in delivering independent internal audit, advisory services and risk management. The role involves planning and delivering risk-based audits, testing controls, and supporting business change initiatives.

The successful candidate will work in a small, collaborative team, build relationships with stakeholders, and develop expertise in audit, risk and control within a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Internal audit experience across operational, financial, IT and compliance.
• Understanding of internal control concepts and risk management principles.
• Accounting or Audit qualification such as ACA, CIA or equivalent, or working towards one.
• High standards of integrity, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify themes.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication, including preparing reports for management.
• Ability to manage workload and deliver high quality work with attention to detail.
• Curious, proactive and keen to develop technical and commercial understanding.
• Retail experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the assigned elements of the approved internal audit plan.
• Assist in planning and scoping audits, including background research and data gathering.
• Execute audit fieldwork under supervision, including walkthroughs, process mapping and data analysis.
• Evaluate controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify potential control gaps and opportunities for improvement.
• Draft audit working papers and contribute to audit reports.
• Discuss findings with stakeholders to validate and agree action plans.
• Monitor and follow up on open audit actions with stakeholders.
• Provide support on advisory reviews, projects and business change initiatives.
• Contribute ideas to enhance audit methodologies and templates.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Controls & risk management

Analytical skills

Communication (written & verbal)

Workload management

Curiosity & proactivity

Integrity & professionalism

Retail experience desirable

ACA/CIA or equivalent

Education

ACA/CIA or equivalent qualification

Job description

SELFRIDGES is seeking an Internal Auditor to support the Internal Audit Manager in delivering independent internal audit, advisory services and risk management. The role involves planning and delivering risk-based audits, testing controls, and supporting business change initiatives.

The successful candidate will work in a small, collaborative team, build relationships with stakeholders, and develop expertise in audit, risk and control within a retail environment.