On behalf of the Head of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager is accountable for delivering internal audit engagements from planning to closure through fieldwork, reporting and monitoring management’s progress with implementing agreed action plans.
Client Details
This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the energy and natural resources sector. As a large organisation, they are focused on maintaining operational excellence and ensuring adherence to industry standards through robust audit and compliance measures.
Description
The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for;
*Planning, performing, and reporting internal audit engagements contained in the A&RC approved Internal Audit Plan, in line with the internal audit team’s methodology and in conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards.
*Applying sound knowledge of key business areas to the preparation and delivery of the terms of reference for each internal audit engagement.
*Working across all aspects of risk management and internal control systems, including financial, operational, reporting and compliance.
*Creating, protecting and sustaining value by sharing objective assurance, advice, insight and foresight.
* Preparing and presenting internal audit material to the Executive Team and Audit & Risk Committee and senior management forums.
* Collaborating with management to develop corrective action plans in response to audit findings and tracking and reporting on progress with implementation of those findings.
*Managing the contribution of the internal audit team to integrated assurance framework through the three lines of defence model.
* Developing the draft annual internal audit plan for review and approval by the Head of Internal Audit, senior management and the A&RC.
* Driving the continuous development of the internal audit team by keeping up to date with external developments in risk and assurance, industry best practices and regulatory requirements and adopting as appropriate.
*Identifying, anticipating, and recommending changes to the annual internal audit plan in response to changing risk profiles and business needs, as well as identifying and developing leading edge audit methodologies and best practice.
Profile
A successful Internal Audit Manager should have:
*Extensive experience of in-house internal auditing within a large, complex business, or equivalent experience from a Big 4 professional services firm.
*Experience of collaborating with 1st or 2nd Line teams on risk and assurance.
*Strong understanding of risk and control frameworks and core business functions (including financial management and information technology).
*Effective project management skills.
* Ability to work autonomously, seeking input where necessary.
* Good client-focus skills and business acumen.
* Strong communication skills, including verbal (board and executive management) and written (report writing).
*Expert knowledge of the global internal audit standards and internal audit methodologies and best practices.
Job Offer
*Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 per annum.
*Additional benefits, including a car allowance.
*Permanent position offering long-term career progression opportunities.
*Be part of a large organisation within the energy and natural resources industry.
*Work in a Manchester-based office with access to a collaborative and professional environment and infrequent travel to London