Senior Assurance Officer

Gammon Construction; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in London seeks an experienced professional to spearhead their Audit & Risk Review Programme. You will lead audit planning and execution across projects, ensuring compliance with internal controls and governance. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and a minimum of 6 years' experience in internal audit or risk management. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills and relevant professional certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, project governance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and contract governance.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE) is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Audit & Risks review process.
• Evaluate compliance with company systems and policies.
• Prepare concise Audit & Risks review reports.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Business Administration

Tools

Audit templates

ARC KPI dashboards

Job description

This candidate will spearhead the Audit & Risk Review Programme, ensuring that all internal control frameworks, compliance, and governance processes across key project and corporate functions are effectively reviewed, reported, and continuously improved. Aside from Audit & Risk Review, this role will also oversee ISO Audit & Grant Audit.

This role will serve as the focal point for planning, coordinating, and executing audit activities under the Audit & Risks governance framework, driving accountability, discipline, and alignment with Group standards.

Responsibilities

Audit & Risks Review Planning & Execution

• Lead the end-to-end Audit & Risks review process, including defining scope, sampling methodology, audit tests, and reporting framework
• Prioritize review areas based on risk exposure, compliance maturity, and operational significance
• Coordinate audit timelines and resource allocation across multiple project sites

Compliance & Controls Assessment

• Evaluate compliance with Company system and Company policies
• Identify control gaps, recurring non-conformities, and process inefficiencies
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions and follow up on implementation progress

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare concise Audit & Risks review reports with quantified findings, root cause analysis, and risk impact ratings
• Present summary of audit results and improvement recommendations to management and Audit & Risks Committee (ARC)
• Support project teams in developing remediation action plans and monitoring closure

Continuous Improvement & Governance Support

• Develop and refine audit templates, checklists, and ARC KPI dashboards
• Conduct periodic training and advisory sessions for site and functional teams to enhance compliance awareness
• Support readiness reviews for annual Group internal audits and policy updates

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or Business Administration
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in internal audit, project governance, or risk management (construction / engineering industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, contract governance, and project financial management
• Professional certification (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFE) is an advantage
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills
• High level of independence, integrity, and attention to detail

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