Senior Internal Auditor

Michael Page; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Exposure to diverse audit portfolio

Progression opportunities in Audit & R

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the in-house audit and risk function of a global manufacturing business. You will deliver a varied portfolio of assurance and advisory reviews and provide independent insight to support strategic decisions and business improvement.

You will lead audits, assess controls, perform data analysis and contribute to the annual plan while engaging with senior stakeholders across functions and with external providers.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience in internal and/or external audit within large corporate environments.
• Strong understanding of audit methodologies and risk assessment.
• Experience with process walkthroughs, data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management.
• Comfort engaging with senior leaders and influencing outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver internal audit reviews from planning to follow-up.
• Assess design and effectiveness of key processes and controls.
• Perform walkthroughs, data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Support enterprise risk reviews with independent assurance.
• Contribute to annual audit planning via risk assessment.
• Engage with external and co-source providers.
• Prepare clear reports for management and senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, risk management and internal controls.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Data analysis

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Auditor to join the in-house audit and risk function of a leading global automotive manufacturing business. Reporting into senior audit leadership, you will deliver a varied portfolio of assurance and advisory reviews, providing independent insight that supports strategic decision-making and business improvement.

Client Details

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturing organisation with a premium brand, complex operations and an ambitious growth agenda. Operating within a fast-paced environment, the business is investing heavily in its governance, risk and control framework, providing excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and a broad range of operational, financial and strategic risks.

Description

• Lead and deliver internal audit reviews from planning and scoping through to fieldwork, reporting and follow-up.
• Assess the design and effectiveness of key processes, controls and risk mitigation activities.
• Perform process walkthroughs, control testing, data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Support enterprise risk reviews, providing independent assurance over key business risks.
• Contribute to the development of the annual internal audit plan through risk assessment activities.
• Participate in whistleblowing and investigation work where required, partnering with relevant business functions.
• Work closely with external and co-source providers on selected audit assignments.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across operational, finance, technology and programme functions.
• Prepare clear, concise and impactful reports for management and senior leadership teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, risk management and internal controls across the organisation.

Profile

• Previous experience within internal audit and/or external audit, ideally gained within a listed or large corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment and control evaluation techniques.
• Experience conducting process and control walkthroughs, data analysis and root cause investigations.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident engaging with senior business leaders and influencing positive outcomes.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple assignments independently.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style to different audiences.
• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive or other complex operational environments would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to operational, financial and IT controls auditing would be beneficial.
• Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred, although qualified by experience candidates will also be considered.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60k per annum
• Hybrid working arrangement in Warwickshire, 2 days per week onsite
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of operational, financial and strategic audits
• Significant interaction with senior stakeholders across the business
• Opportunity to develop expertise across risk management, governance and internal controls
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing audit and risk function
• Chance to gain experience within a complex, internationally recognised manufacturing organisation
• Ongoing professional development and support towards further qualifications where required

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