Head of Internal Audit

 Head of Internal Audit

Hybrid working 

Role Profile

The Head of Internal Audit is responsible for strategic risk-based internal audit plan, along with building and managing the internal audit function in accordance with professional standards.

This wide-ranging position will include providing assurance on the effectiveness of our risk management systems and the strength of our internal control processes. This includes assessing compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations, contractual terms and conditions, financial reporting requirements and best practice audit and risk policies.

The role will report administratively to the Group Secretary with a direct reporting line to the Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish an Internal Audit function and developing a strategy for achieving the mission, vision and values of the organisation within the function.
• Identify the capabilities required to meet the current and emerging needs of the function. 
• Provide an independent challenge to management and the business in relation to its risk and control environment.
• Promote strong corporate governance across the organisation.
• Lead and manage the internal audit team.
• Provide assurance to the Board, Audit Committee and Executive Leadership Team over the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
• Ensure strong working relationships across all business functions and with key internal stakeholders.
• Provide value-add guidance to the business to address significant control gaps, improve key business processes and prioritise business efforts in line with the organisational strategy.
• Develop IA performance metrics to ensure quality reporting, benchmarking and continuous improvement.
• Maintain constructive relations with the Group's external auditors.

Key Requirements

• Qualified in professional auditing and/or holding an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or other recognised qualification).
• A minimum of 8 years proven experience in delivering operational and compliance audits and assisting in effectively solving problems.
• Strong personal integrity, a role model for honesty and transparency, promoting trust in the organisation and its leadership.
• Holds a passion for audit, with a strong working knowledge of the IIA standards.
• Organised, with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset, detail orientated but able to grasp the bigger picture.
• A highly motivated individual who can communicate well at all levels with finance and non-finance colleagues, senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Lead change in a fast-moving and challenging environment.
• Advanced skills in presenting and reporting, with the ability to navigate and simplify complex information and situations being advantageous.
• Flexible on sector background and will consider candidates from practice and industry.

To apply please send CV to [email protected]