Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Manager - Global Industry

Reporting into the US, this is a newly created stand alone Internal Audit Manager role in the Midlands.

Client Details

Leading global brand based in the Midlands with exciting growth plans.

Description

This person will be responsible for managing all aspects of the financial, compliance and operational audits, including planning, execution and reporting. The individual will assist the team by providing objective evaluations, process improvement solutions, effective communication and guidance in recommending effective internal control standards.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the development, implementation and coordination of the EMEA/APAC internal audit activities

• Assist with identifying and evaluating the company's risk areas and provide input to the development of the annual audit plan for EMEA/APAC region

• Execute internal audits in accordance with agreed-upon scope and timeline

• Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys (as necessary), compose summary memos / reports and prepare workpapers and analytics, as a part of operational or SOX audits

• Assist with identifying and defining issues, analysing evidence, documenting processes and procedures and developing recommendations

• Communicate or assist in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations

• Represent Internal Audit with various organisational project teams and with external auditor. Develop and maintain productive relationships throughout the company through individual contacts and meetings

• Maintain an awareness of changes in operations, regulations, and audit practices in order to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency; advocate and influence the highest standards of ethics, discipline and professionalism

• Partnering with management to develop innovative business-oriented solutions to improve controls, mitigate risk, ensure process effectiveness and efficiency and meet corporate strategic objectives

• Conduct special projects and perform special analyses and reviews, as needed.

Profile

• 5+ years of related experience working in public accounting, consulting and/or internal auditing in Industry. Must have an element of sox controls experience.

• Familiarity with applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, as well as business/IT practices, reviewing financial statements and interpreting legal documentation.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Strong organisational skills and detail-oriented, with ability to multi-task.

• Ability to travel internationally up 30-40% of the time.

• Highly proficient with MS Office suite, specifically MS Excel

• Must be able to work independently with minimal oversight

• Independent thinking, strong organisational and planning abilities, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Entrepreneurial minded with an internal drive to continuously hit goals and succeed

• Experience excelling within fast paced, high energy environments

Job Offer

Highly competitive salary and package on offer.