Senior Internal Audit Manager — Lead Retail Risk & Controls

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

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.