Senior Audit Consultant- 9 Month FTC

Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Audit Consultant for a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading comprehensive audits, enhancing operational effectiveness, and providing valuable insights into business processes. With a focus on collaboration and flexibility, the position allows for a hybrid working model, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in management consulting or internal audit, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree or professional qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing programs

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and/or professional qualification required.
• Experience in management consulting or internal audit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end reviews of complex business processes.
• Prepare reports to communicate audit results to management.
• Manage project progress, including budget tracking.

Skills

Management Consulting

Internal Audit

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business

Professional Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Description

We recognise the value in having people with a variety of backgrounds, experience and skills in our business. That means the role requirements here should be seen as a guide, not a checklist. If you have more, less or different experiences, but really relevant skills, we’d love to hear from you.

We work flexibly and will help you to find a healthy balance of remote working and time in our Southampton office, collaborating, taking part in events and getting to know people that makes working with us so rewarding. We welcome the opportunity to discuss reduced hours and job share arrangements.

The Role

Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks.

The Senior Audit Consultant is responsible for leading end-to-end reviews of complex business processes and controls to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness. They leverage best practices to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency and provide meaningful business insights.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop planning and scoping for complex/multi-functional reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
2. Perform walkthroughs to understand processes & controls, identify risks, and develop tests.
3. Conduct testing, data analysis, and benchmarking to assess controls.
4. Identify issues and opportunities to improve operations, including root cause and impact analysis.
5. Prepare reports to communicate audit results.
6. Lead meetings and present findings to management.
7. Manage project progress, including budget and milestone tracking.

This role is classified as CUK08 and is offered on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with at least three days based in Southampton. Travel will be required for on-board ship visits, global talent partner meetings, and conferences.

About You

We value fresh ideas and diverse perspectives. To succeed, you should have:

• A relevant bachelor’s degree (preferably in accounting or business) and/or a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA).
• Experience with management consulting or internal audit (preferably Big 4).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience conducting internal/external audits.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working arrangements (minimum two days in the office).
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Annual bonus and generous leave entitlement.
• Employee discounts, health and wellbeing programs, pension, private medical insurance, and more.

About Us

At Carnival UK, we create unforgettable holiday experiences through our iconic brands, P&O Cruises and Cunard. We pride ourselves on our culture of diversity, high standards, and passion for delivering joy and adventure to our guests.