Senior Global Internal Audit & Controls Leader

Monks; East Lindsey; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Monks is seeking an experienced Internal Audit and Controls Manager to strengthen governance, risk management and financial controls across the group. You will lead end-to-end audit delivery and advise on controls improvements.

In a fast-paced, international environment, you will design methodologies aligned with IIA standards, deploy RCMs, and partner with ERP projects and M&A activity to ensure robust control environments.

Qualifications

• ACA/CA/ACCA qualified or equivalent with 5+ years of post-qualification audit experience.
• Pragmatic, fast-paced adaptable.
• Experience in complex international organisations is desirable.
• Technical accounting expertise and knowledge of internal audit practices, governance, risk management, and controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication for non-technical audiences.
• Experience designing and implementing processes and controls across financial and operational workflows.
• Understanding of COSO and other risk/control frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee end-to-end audits, reviews, and deep dives.
• Develop and implement internal audit methodology aligned to IIA standards.
• Ensure a fit-for-purpose financial control framework and ongoing monitoring program.
• Support business in designing processes and controls across financial/operational workflows.
• Supervise team members and ensure robust testing and knowledge sharing.
• Advise on ERP implementations, M&A activity, and system changes affecting controls.
• Draft clear reports and track remediation of issues.
• Collaborate with external auditors to increase reliance on internal controls.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analytics and technology.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk management

COSO framework

ERP insight

Stakeholder comms

Governance

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Monks is seeking an experienced Internal Audit and Controls Manager to strengthen governance, risk management and financial controls across the group. You will lead end-to-end audit delivery and advise on controls improvements.

In a fast-paced, international environment, you will design methodologies aligned with IIA standards, deploy RCMs, and partner with ERP projects and M&A activity to ensure robust control environments.