Internal Audit Senior Manager

Rec Sense Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Internal Audit Senior Manager - London - c.£75k About the Role Manage an Internal Audit / Controls team in conjunction with Partners/Directors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of complex technical IA audits / controls projects at clients’ sites in accordance with the firm’s Standards. About the Company and Department We are seeking ACCA, ACA or IIA/CIA qualified internal audit specialists to work across a range of public or corporate sector clients. We would be particularly interested in individuals who have experience of Sarbanes-Oxley work in addition to Internal Audit, but most importantly are looking for ambitious qualified staff keen to progress their careers in a large multi-national accounting and advisory practice. Responsibilities Manage an Internal Audit / Controls team in conjunction with Partners/Directors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of complex technical IA audits / controls projects at clients’ sites in accordance with the firm’s Standards. Lead a profitable IA / controls team to ensure effective delivery of internal audit, SOX / controls and / or third party controls assurance services. Approve, and if necessary prepare initial draft client audit strategy and annual audit programme / controls project plans and test plans for each client, supported by a fully costed service delivery proposal, for subsequent approval by the Director/Partner. Control and manage the delivery of the client programme, to ensure that the work is completed to time and budget, providing solutions on any issues as appropriate to the Director/Partner. Engage with the client billing in accordance with the Firm’s billing timescales, providing solutions to all potential adverse issues that may impact on the achievement of the agreed client billing and recovery targets. Monitor target recoveries and work with the Director/Partner in line with the approved budget to ensure that these are achieved and to assist in the maintenance of the contract monitoring system for those clients. Deal with day-to-day team matters, including feedback on performance on the job, assist in PDRs and where relevant the recruitment process, team welfare and H&S. Support business development and growth initiatives of the practice through attendance at tender presentations, networking events and targeting within local / chosen markets. Minimum Qualifications About the Ideal Candidate Professionally qualified, e.g. ACA/ACCA/IA or other specialist qualification. Preferable to have accounting qualification. Gained the necessary recent and relevant experience within Internal Audit and / or SOX / controls projects. Strong technical controls documentation and evaluation experience. Driving licence (clean) / access to a car is required. Maintains and promotes high professional standards of conduct and practice and demonstrates commitment to the Firm’s initiative and direction. Excellent technical knowledge on the internal audit process / internal controls and relevant sector issues, and ensures that team members are aware of key developments. Is developing / has developed a technical area of specialism Reviews and controls the technical content of the work of others to ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Manual and other Standard Operating Procedures along with relevant regulatory standards e.g. Audit Standards. Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints, and actively assists senior management in achieving these, keeping Partner/client informed of potential problems including actual vs budget. Applies knowledge of our firm, markets and core client base, promoting and co-ordinating additional services provided to clients in portfolio. Converts options into recommendations and resolutions to exceed client expectations where possible - seeks value billing opportunities and creates fees. Sales orientated: translates client needs into engagements, demonstrates commerciality in their action, established network of clients internally and externally. Able to organise and manage time efficiently and effectively, managing conflicting priorities when required and planning longer term - understanding fee budget and manages team’s time. The post holder will be expected to travel to the client’s sites in their own time, limited where possible to one and a half hours each way. Internal Audit Senior Manager - London - c.£75k Internal Audit Senior Manager - London - c.£75k Internal Audit Senior Manager - London - c.£75k Rec-Sense Recruitment acts as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client.