Internal Audit Manager

My client is a leading provider of financial services products based in Leafy Surrey. Due to a continued expansion plan, we are excited to announce that Jefferson Tiley are assisting with the recruitment of a Senior Internal Audit Manager with responsibility for Development and Advisory across the business.

Reporting into, and supporting the Director of Group Internal Audit, you will deliver improvements to the culture, strategy and methodologies to continuously maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function. You will help ensure the function remains independent and adheres to the standards, ethics and professional guidance set out by the Institute of Internal Auditors as well as the Business.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• To effectively plan, manage and deliver against any request from the business for Advisory support or project consultancy.
• Being accountable in driving forward all Internal Audit practices used for delivering core Audit Assurance to meet best practice against professional standards, to maximise efficiency within the team and value to the wider business.
• The individual will be responsible for ensuring that Group Internal Audit meets all of its corporate, regulatory and professional expectations both within the UK and internationally where Group Internal Audit have been established as the third line.
• To promote, educate and support the business in the development of their current control framework to maximise its effectiveness in a cost efficient way. Additionally, the individual will look at developing wider controls that supports the business in managing more strategic and thematic risks e.g. financial crime. This will require the individuals to be both proactive and reactive.

This is a new and exciting role that has been created due to a recognised need. The successful applicant is likely to be a qualified accountant or auditor with exemplary communication skills. Previous experience gained within Financial Services experience will be considered highly advantageous. The desire to add value across the business will be critical and must be clearly demonstrated both on the CV and at interview.

There are no direct line management responsibilities with this role, but you will operate within the internal audit team and so, will work with more junior auditors on projects. The ability to mentor and engagement lead more junior members of the team will be important.

This client offers an excellent career opportunity coupled with the ability to enjoy a comfortable work/life balance. There is minimal travel with the role and the client offers agile working.

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