Senior Internal Auditor

Apollo Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Manufacturing Firm in London is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Global Audit team. Hybrid role with exposure to international operations, focusing on SOX compliance, internal controls, and broad financial and operational audits.

The role requires 5+ years in internal or external audit within manufacturing, and professional qualifications such as ACA/ACCA/CIA/CPA are preferred. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX or Risk Assurance within a manufacturing setting.
• ACA/ACCA/CIA/CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of SOX, COSO, internal controls and risk management.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, and controls testing.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and support remediation efforts.
• Execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical process improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors and support continuous improvement within the audit function.

Skills

SOX knowledge

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Audit execution

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

ACA/ACCA/CIA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor (SOX & Internal Audit)

London, United Kingdom | Hybrid

We have partnered with a global manufacturing business that are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Global Audit team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an audit professional with strong SOX, internal controls, and financial audit experience to work within a complex international environment with significant international exposure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, walkthroughs, and controls testing.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and support remediation efforts.
• Execute risk-based internal audits across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical process improvements.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to management and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors and support continuous improvement within the audit function.

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, SOX, or Risk Assurance within a manufacturing setting
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of SOX, COSO, internal controls, and risk management.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.