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Internal Auditor
Role Overview: I am seeking a highly skilled and experienced Internal Auditor for a wonderful business who has seen significant growth, to join their Audit & Risk committee. The successful candidate will lead audit activities from planning to conclusion, collaborating with management to enhance control effectiveness and presenting findings to various levels of authority within the company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and execute audit assignments with minimal supervision, ensuring adherence to standards and deadlines.
- Identify key business risks, assess and test controls, and pinpoint improvement areas.
- Generate high-quality audit reports, securing senior management's commitment to action.
- Present findings to diverse audiences and monitor the implementation of audit recommendations.
- Foster positive relationships, support risk management, and promote best practices.
- Advise on fraud prevention, assess fraud risks, and suggest control enhancements.
- Maintain a corrective action database and escalate risks to senior leadership as needed.
- Provide ad-hoc advice on risk/control issues and assist in projects.
- Contribute to the internal audit plan, risk assessment, and policy/procedure maintenance.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Person Specification:
- Experience in internal audit functions, with knowledge of auditing standards and risk management.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and industry standards.
- Ability to manage multiple projects while delivering high-quality, timely results.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel across the UK as required.
- Curiosity, technical and analytical skills.
- Professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIA/CMIIA).
Key Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Results-focused
- Rapport building
- Resilience
- Quality & compliance
Join this fantastic company who are committed to fostering a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and professional excellence. If you are a motivated Auditor passionate about driving change and ensuring compliance, I would love to hear from you.
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