Head of Internal Financial Audit Reporting To: Director of Financial Operations
Working with the Director of Financial Operations and the Audit Committee for the Group this role will develop, and execute, an agile internal audit plan based on the risk environment, the company’s strategic objectives, controls, and processes. You will provide independent objective assurance to senior management, the Board and the Audit Committee playing a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness of the Groups internal controls, risk management, and governance processes.
This role involves but is not limited to:
- Taking a lead role in the development and execution of an agile risk-based audit plan, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
- Review documentation and engage with stakeholders to understand key risks, processes and controls in areas being audited.
- Prepare Audit Planning Documents for review by the Group FD and Director of Financial Operations.
- Perform walkthroughs and develop Risk and Control Matrices for each audit.
- Execute audit testing, identifying weaknesses in internal controls and recommending practical risk-based solutions.
- Draft audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to management. Collaborate with various departments to ensure implementation of audit recommendations and monitor progress.
- Provide coaching to junior staff members. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by improving audit processes and initiatives. Actively participate in risk review committees providing advice and insight.
- The role will primarily focus on Financial, Operational, IT, HR and Commercial processes whilst working with the Head of Internal Legal Audit on Legal audits. Present to the Audit Committee on the progress of the audit plan and key findings and recommendations.
- Liaise with external auditors and regulators as required.
- Accounting qualification (ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Several years of hands-on experience in internal auditing.
- Robust understanding of auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Enjoy fostering productive working relationships within the team as well as outside of it.
- Analytical approach to problem-solving and willing to be hands-on in the process, proactively ensure you gather all relevant information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
