Internal Audit Manager

Primark Stores Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

27 days leave + 5 days optional

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited in Dublin is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across the business, focusing on store operations, retail processes and customer-facing activities. You will manage audit teams, deliver end-to-end audits, and provide high-quality reports to senior management.

The role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and sits within the Finance function at Primark’s International Headquarters in Dublin.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification and strong audit background.
• Minimum of five years in audit, assurance or risk management.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.
• Knowledge of risk-based auditing standards and controls in retail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver end-to-end audits across Primark operations with team members.
• Perform risk assessments and define audit scopes/objectives.
• Lead fieldwork, supervise staff, and ensure evidence-based conclusions.
• Prepare clear audit reports with actionable, risk-focused recommendations.
• Act as primary audit contact for management in assigned areas.
• Lead opening/closing meetings and maintain audit independence.
• Develop KPI reporting by business area.
• Coach auditors and review outputs to ensure quality standards.
• Track management action plans and validate remediation of findings.

Skills

People management

Project management

Data analytics

Audit standards

English communication

Stakeholder engagement

Retail/audit knowledge

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Internal Audit Manager

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

This role will give an outstanding and unique career opportunity to join an exciting and fast growing value fashion retail group. The role is based in our impressive International Headquarters in the heart of Dublin city. The role reports into the Head of Internal Audit. The Internal Audit team is part of the Finance function and services the Primark business as a whole.

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for planning, leading, and delivering risk‑based internal audits across the business. The role provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and controls, with a strong focus on store operations, retail processes, and customer‑facing activities. The Internal Audit Manager is accountable for the effective management of audit team members, end‑to‑end execution of audits – including those of team members, delivery of high‑quality reports, and upon request the completion of complex ad hoc reviews.

The position by its nature offers unique exposure to our high energy business, its operations and people. It offers interesting and challenging work across a variety of financial, operational and regulatory engagements. For the right candidate this role offers the potential for significant personal development and a strong career path in the business.

The role requires limited travel.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Delivery

• Plan and deliver end to end audits across Primark operations, for team members and own audits.
• Perform robust risk assessments and define clear audit scopes and objectives.
• Independently lead audit fieldwork, supervise team members, and ensure evidence‑based conclusions.
• Prepare clear, insightful audit reports with practical, risk‑focused recommendations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary audit contact for management within assigned business areas.
• Hold opening, closing, and issue‑clearance meetings with management.
• Build effective working relationships while maintaining audit independence.
• Preparation of timely and relevant KPI reporting by business area.

People & Team Leadership

• Lead and coach auditors on individual engagements.
• Review workpapers and outputs to ensure compliance with methodology and quality standards.
• Support the development of audit team capability through direct people management.

Issue Tracking & Follow‑up

• Track management action plans and validate remediation of audit findings.
• Meet with key stakeholders on a continuous basis to ensure timely updates on issue tracking.
• Provide assurance on closure of high‑risk findings.
• Escalate delays or concerns to Senior Management as appropriate.

Other

• As part of the wider global ABF Internal Audit team, build relationships with IA colleagues and support and participate in Group initiatives and projects as required.
• Involvement in thematic or emerging risk audits across the ABF group.
• Preparation of elements of Audit Committee and exec management reporting packs as requested.
• Working with Head of Internal Audit, contribute to the annual audit planning process for Primark.

• ACA or ACCA qualification.
• Experience including people and project management.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the fields of audit, assurance and/or risk management
• A solid knowledge and understanding of risk-based auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices.
• Ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls by analysing business risks.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• A working knowledge of business processes, key risks, operational and financial controls in retail / fashion / FMCGs.
• Big 4 / Top 10 professional services experience.
• Experience of data analytics.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with different stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, strong organisational and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong focus on delivery with the ability to complete work requirements on a timely basis.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Req ID: JR-11419