Internal Audit Manager

Cedar; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 955,000 - 1,280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar, a not-for-profit charity based in the North West, invites applications for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to lead and develop the Internal Audit function across the UK and internationally. The role requires strong risk management, governance and audit expertise at a senior level.

You will oversee audit activity, manage a team of five, and engage with senior management, the Audit Committee and external stakeholders to drive improvements in controls, risk mitigation and

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Management or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 6 years’ experience in Internal Audit.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing and developing people.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Experience presenting audit findings to senior management, Board or Audit Committee level.
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines in a complex and fast-moving environment.
• Experience within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation would be particularly valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Internal Audit strategy and annual plan.
• Oversee Internal Audit activity across the UK and international field offices.
• Assess the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across operations, finance, and compliance.
• Determine audit scopes and reference terms, present findings and monitor recommendations.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of five Internal Audit professionals.
• Promote a consistent approach to the Internal Audit cycle across the organisation.
• Regularly review and improve risk identification and management approaches.
• Represent Internal Audit to senior stakeholders, including Audit Committee.
• Provide independent advice on controls, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Identify control weaknesses and opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Prepare and present audit reports to senior management and Audit Committee.
• Produce quarterly Audit Committee reporting and annual internal control assessments.
• Conduct and oversee investigations into serious incidents, fraud and irregularities.
• Maintain relationships with external auditors and regulators.

Skills

Internal Audit

Risk Management

Governance

People Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Audit Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Audit/Business

Professional Qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CMIIA)

Job description

Internal Audit Manager

Location: North West

Salary: £44,000 – £59,000 per annum, depending on experience

Role type: Permanent

Sector: Not-for-Profit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a well-established charity based in the North West.

This is a key leadership position within the organisation, responsible for managing and developing the Internal Audit function across the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and annual audit plan in consultation with the Audit Committee.
• Overseeing Internal Audit activity across the UK and international field offices.
• Assessing the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Determining audit scopes and terms of reference, presenting findings and monitoring agreed recommendations and action plans.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of five Internal Audit professionals.
• Promoting a consistent and effective approach to the Internal Audit cycle across the organisation.
• Regularly reviewing and improving the organisation’s approach to identifying and managing risk.
• Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit, promoting a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Providing independent, objective advice on controls, compliance, operational effectiveness and risk mitigation.
• Identifying control weaknesses, potential cost savings and opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Preparing and presenting audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Producing quarterly Audit Committee reporting and an annual report on the effectiveness of the organisation’s internal control environment.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations into serious incidents, fraud and other significant irregularities.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, international field offices and the Audit Committee.
• Maintaining effective relationships with external auditors, regulators and relevant external bodies.
• Supporting the wider Finance function with the year-end accounts process.
• Keeping up to date with developments in international NGO regulation, charity governance, audit best practice and compliance requirements.
• Representing the organisation at relevant sector and professional meetings.

Essential experience

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Management or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 6 years’ experience in Internal Audit.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing and developing people.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management, Board and/or Audit Committee level.
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines in a complex and fast-moving environment.

Experience within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation would be particularly valuable, as would experience of auditing grant-funded programmes and donor-funded projects.