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Internal Audit and Control Specialist- Education Sector

Recruiter
Michael Page
Location
City of London
Salary
£50000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
13 Nov 2019
Reference
14040902/001

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Job Details



Prepares internal policies and procedures aimed at improving the financial and internal control system in the company, as well as checking their implementation and compliance in accordance with the approved audit plan



Client Details

The client is an international network of higher-education institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications.

They deliver a wide variety of programmes, including bachelor's degree programmes, master's degree programmes, professional training, English Language training, and corporate & executive education, with a network of 78,000 students worldwide.

The client is based in some of the world's biggest cities, with campuses in London, Birmingham and Manchester; across the Atlantic in Toronto, Chicago and Vancouver; and across the globe in places such as Singapore, Germany and Israel.



Description
  • Develop policies and procedures, ensure their implementation and monitor compliance
  • Conducts regular audits and ongoing reviews of organisation controls, operating procedures, and compliance with policies and regulations.
  • Compiles and issues reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for improvements.
  • Reviews and appraises the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation.
  • Performs ad-hoc audits and checks at the request from the management team, and provides the reports to the management and the Board
  • Educate and train others on internal control and address specific training and development needs to fill control gaps
  • Verify compliance with the key control framework and relevant policies by performing internal reviews, identifying opportunities for improvement




Profile

Essential requirements:

- Practical experience in the internal audit / control role (preferably with a public company and/or Big 4)

- ACCA, CIMA qualification or equivalent

- Experience in writing internal policies and procedures and process evaluation and documentation

- Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls



Additional requirements:
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to work and interpret figures and other financial information.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent commercial and financial awareness


Job Offer
  • £45-60k salary,
  • Central London base.
  • Opportunity to report directly to the Chief Financial Officer
  • A diverse and inclusive company with a healthy view on work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to move within the company into core finance or operations.






Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years. We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms. Michael Page has pioneered a unique, consultative approach to recruitment, enabling us to find the best fit between our client’s needs and the candidate’s experience and abilities. With an emphasis on delivering results and establishing long-term relationships, our consultants waive commission in favour of quarterly profit share – that means impartial career advice and an entire team pulling together on your behalf. Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 164 offices in 34 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career. Take this opportunity to browse our accounting, tax and treasury jobs to find out more about our specific expertise: • Industry and commerce • Financial services • Public and not-for-profit • Taxation • Specialist markets • Treasury • Newly qualified ACA Alternatively, if you're looking to hire, please send us a job brief or get in touch to find out how our track record could add value to your recruitment process” Visit the Michael Page website for more information

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