Senior Internal Auditor

Kingfisher plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

Kingfisher Pension Scheme

25 Days' Holiday

Staff Discount

Kingfisher SIP

Job summary

Kingfisher plc is seeking an Internal Auditor to lead a varied portfolio of audits across the Group, partnering with teams to assess risks, strengthen controls and support business performance. You will contribute to evolving audit practices with innovative approaches while delivering high-quality audit work.

The role requires professional qualification in accounting or audit, strong data analytics ability, and experience across internal and external audit with ITGC knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant designation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or professionally qualified auditor (CIA/CMIIA/CPIIA).
• Confident using and interrogating large data sets and data analysis tools.
• Experience in internal audit, internal controls and/or external audit with knowledge of governance, risk management, internal control and ITGC frameworks.
• Understanding of financial and/or technology controls and ecommerce retail processes.
• Knowledge of technology including ecommerce and digital technologies.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across financial, technology and e-commerce activities to identify key risks and shape audit coverage.
• Deliver risk-based audits and reviews, including testing financial, technology and e-commerce controls, to provide assurance on control effectiveness.
• Use data analytics, audit tools and industry best practice to identify control weaknesses and assess associated risks.
• Partner with senior management and leadership teams to agree actions, resolve issues and mitigate identified risks.
• Produce high-quality audit reports for senior management and Board-level stakeholders.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, share best practice and support the continuous improvement and innovation of the Internal Audit function.

Skills

Data analytics

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or CIA/CMIIA/CPIIA

Tools

Audit tools

Data analysis software

Job description

We’reKingfisher, A team made up of over 70,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama andKoctasto life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Kingfisher's Internal Audit team and make a real difference across an international retail business. As an Internal Auditor, you'll lead a varied portfolio of audits, partnering with teams across the Group to assess risks, strengthen controls, and support business performance. Alongside delivering high-quality audit work, you'll contribute to the continuous evolution of our audit practices through innovation and fresh thinking.

Internal Audit Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across financial, technology and e-commerce activities to identify key risks and shape audit coverage.
• Deliver risk-based audits and reviews, including testing financial, technology and e-commerce controls, to provide assurance on control effectiveness.
• Use data analytics, audit tools and industry best practice to identify control weaknesses and assess associated risks.
• Partner with senior management and leadership teams to agree actions, resolve issues and mitigate identified risks.
• Produce high-quality audit reports for senior management and Board-level stakeholders.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, share best practice and support the continuous improvement and innovation of the Internal Audit function.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recognized qualification, such as Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) or professionally qualified auditor (CIA, CMIIA, CPIIA).
• Confident using and interrogating large data sets and using data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience in internal audit, internal controls and/or external audit, with a strong understanding of governance, risk management, internal control and ITGC frameworks.
• Strong understanding of financial and/or technology controls and e-commerce retail operating processes.
• Good understanding of technology, including e-commerce and digital technologies.
• Strong analytical and report writing skills

How We Work

We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average, around 60% of your time will involve in-person collaboration.

What We Offer

An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encouragenew ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self.Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here.

We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.Scroll down below to find out more aboutour benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our customers come from allwalks of life- and so do we.We’recommitted to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

What we offer.

Private Health Care

Opportunity to receive up to family level cover with AXA. Join within three months of starting or at annual renewal in April. (This benefit is subject to Benefit In Kind taxation).

Kingfisher Pension Scheme

Immediate eligibility through auto-enrolment. Contribute 8% to receive a max 14% from the Company.

25 Days' Holiday

25 days per annum plus bank holidays as stated in your contract (pro rated for part time colleagues).

Staff Discount

20% discount at B&Q and Screwfix. Eligible after 3 months service.

Kingfisher Share Incentive Plan (SIP)

Share ownership in a tax efficient way. Save between £10 to £150 per month. Join at any time once three months service is reached.

Life Assurance

x4 Salary plus benefit equal to value of your Retirement Account (if an active member of KPS-MP) or x1 Salary if not active member.

Bonus

Competitive bonus scheme that aligns to work level of role.

Kingfisher Share Save

Save with the option to buy Kingfisher plc shares at the end of a 3 or 5 year period. Offered annually. Three months service is required at the annual invitation date, normally in October.

Our Behaviours

At Kingfisher, we are united by our 6 core behaviours

Constantly improving our customer experience

Acting with humanity and care

Be curious

Thriving on learning, thinking beyond the obvious

Be inclusive

Acting inclusively in diverse teams to achieve together

Be agile

Working with trust, pace and agility

Be accountable

Championing the plan to deliver results and growth

Our employees know us best. We wouldn’t be Kingfisher without them. So, we want to share what they think with you.

Since joining Kingfisher in 2007, I have made many genuine friends and the company has helped me to grow both professionally and personally.

Training & Development

There are so many ways you can grow, learn, and develop here at Kingfisher. At whatever pace suits you.

Conversations with senior leaders

Resources and tools to help you grow

Improving without instruments to help you learn is near impossible. That's why we make sure you have everything at your fingertips to find exactly what you need to keep growing.

Initiatives that measure development

With plans that ask you what you want to achieve and when you want to achieve them by, tracking progress and keeping development at the forefront of conversation is easy.

Find your path

The scale of group functions within Kingfisher is huge. That means you have the chance to build different career paths within multiple areas of the organisation.

Sharing is caring

We aren't selfish here at Kingfisher. Whatever your level of experience, you'll work with colleagues who are always welcoming and ready to share their knowledge whenever you need it.

Reach for the stars

So your ambitions are high? Good thing we have opportunities to find experiences in line with more senior roles and responsibilities. Here, you can evolve your career, no matter your level.

Why Kingfisher

We’re an innovative, international retailer on a journey to actively make a difference. Always striving to take that next step. You can be part of the difference. From bottom to top you can progress in a collaborative environment. So, why not Kingfisher?