Global Internal Audit Manager
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Co-develop and maintain internal audit processes in alignment with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practice Framework, ensuring the organization's audit practices meet professional standards.
- Lead the development and execution of a risk-based audit plan.
- Collaborate with business management to define the scope and objectives for each audit, ensuring comprehensive risk assessments and control evaluations.
- Manage the relationship with outsourced internal audit service providers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit services that align with organizational goals.
- Perform quality assurance reviews of audit work papers and reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal audit standards
- Mentor and support the development of internal audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
- Conduct internal reviews of business processes, risk management practices, and control frameworks, either independently or as part of a small team, delivering actionable insights to improve business operations.
- Leading the delivery of complex audits across finance, operations, and data domains, ensuring quality and relevance.
- Applying specialist knowledge to assess control environments and identify meaningful improvement opportunities.
- Communicating findings with clarity and confidence, adapting messaging to influence a range of stakeholders.
- Developing and mentoring junior team members, supporting their growth and performance.
- Collaborating with business stakeholders to co-develop audit scopes and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
- Supporting continuous improvement of audit methodology and team capability.
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA, or equivalent).
- Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience.
- Big 4 external audit / Internal Audit or prior Internal Audit experience is an advantage.
- Previous experience working in a Co-Sourced Internal Audit environment.
- Previous experience leading audit engagement teams.
- Experience of delivering programme assurance reviews is desirable.
- Comfortable with the use of data analytics to support Internal Audit reviews.
- Strong experience in internal audit, with exposure to finance, operations, or data.
- Proven ability to lead audits and communicate findings effectively.
- Experience in coaching and developing team members.
- Comfortable operating in ambiguity and change, with an agile mindset and proactive approach.