Internal Audit Manager

ACCA Careers; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus

27 days leave and extra 5 days with/?

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark is seeking an Internal Audit Manager based in Dublin, reporting to the Head of Internal Audit. You will lead end-to-end audits across Primark operations, delivering independent assurance on governance, risk management and controls.

With five+ years in audit, your leadership, risk mindset and data analytics will drive improvements across retail and finance processes while developing the audit team and collaborating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualification required.
• Minimum of five years of experience in audit, assurance and/or risk management.
• Solid knowledge of risk-based auditing standards and techniques.
• Ability to evaluate and determine adequacy of controls by analysing risks.
• Big 4 / Top 10 experience advantageous.
• Experience of data analytics.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Act as primary audit contact for management within assigned business areas.
• Lead and coach auditors on engagements and review outputs for quality and compliance.
• Track management action plans and validate remediation of audit findings.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk management

Data analytics

Communication skills

English proficiency

Project management

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Finance at Primark

Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus
• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more
• 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.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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