Senior Internal Audit Lead - SOX & Controls

Abacus Careers; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Abacus Careers is assisting a leading firm with ambitious growth plans for 2027. They seek a newly qualified Accountant turned Internal Audit Senior to join a growing team during a critical expansion phase in the UK market.

The role covers end-to-end internal audit, controls advisory, and SOX programme development across a portfolio of clients, with opportunities to present to senior management and contribute to business growth. UK/Ireland work rights required.

Qualifications

• You will have at least 3 years experience working in Audit, Internal Audit, SOX and/or Controls.
• Relevant degree and an ACA, ACCA, CIIA or other accounting or relevant qualification.
• Business acumen and insight to be an effective business advisor to clients.
• Experience managing and leading teams effectively.
• Experience presenting to Senior Management teams along with excellent report writing skills.
• Knowledge of technical concepts and relevant industry standards e.g. Internal Audit methodologies, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) etc.
• Must hold UK and Ireland work rights - no sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Management of a portfolio of clients which oversee the end to end internal audit or controls advisory or assurance engagements, from planning through to fieldwork and reporting
• Working as part of team supporting our clients develop or enhance their Internal Control / SOX programmes
• Preparation and review of high-quality planning and reporting deliverables for issue to clients
• Presentation of results of engagements to clients Senior Management, Audit Committees and Boards as applicable
• Contributing to the development of your own, and the team’s, technical acumen through continuous coaching, mentoring and leading your team on engagements
• Completion of business and practice development activities such as responding to requests for tenders and identifying and pursuing relevant business opportunities

Skills

Audit experience

Team management

SOX/Controls

Education

Degree in accounting/related

ACCA/ACA/CIIA

Job description

Abacus Careers is assisting a leading firm with ambitious growth plans for 2027. They seek a newly qualified Accountant turned Internal Audit Senior to join a growing team during a critical expansion phase in the UK market.

The role covers end-to-end internal audit, controls advisory, and SOX programme development across a portfolio of clients, with opportunities to present to senior management and contribute to business growth. UK/Ireland work rights required.