Senior Internal Auditor – Risk & Advisory

Forvis Mazars in the UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to deliver high-impact assurance and advisory reviews. You will assess controls, evaluate compliance, and support continuous improvement across the firm, partnering with senior stakeholders and the Head of Internal Audit.

This role emphasizes curiosity, proactive risk identification, and the ability to translate findings into practical actions, with coaching responsibilities and involvement in developing audit methodologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit or compliance/risk assurance.
• Knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS).
• Strong risk management principles and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality, risk-based internal audits from planning to reporting.
• Develop clear, risk-focused scopes in collaboration with auditees.
• Manage audits to timelines and budgets, address delivery risks.
• Build trusted relationships with auditees and stakeholders.
• Provide advice to strengthen controls and improve processes.
• Draft insightful reports and follow up on actions.
• Monitor KPIs and assist in drafting papers for committees.
• Supervise and coach junior internal auditors.

Skills

Internal audit experience

GIAS knowledge

Data literacy

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Critical thinking

Education

IIA/ACA/ACCA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Forvis Mazars in the UK is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to deliver high-impact assurance and advisory reviews. You will assess controls, evaluate compliance, and support continuous improvement across the firm, partnering with senior stakeholders and the Head of Internal Audit.

This role emphasizes curiosity, proactive risk identification, and the ability to translate findings into practical actions, with coaching responsibilities and involvement in developing audit methodologies.