Job Description
Move beyond audit. Start fixing problems, not just reporting them.
Are you currently sitting in a mid-tier or large professional practice, likely 3-5 years into audit, staring down another busy season and asking, 'I want out but I don't want to lose the technical challenge.'
This role is designed specifically for that moment. This is not a traditional internal audit role. This is a problem-solving, advisory and partnering role, sitting at the centre of a growing, international business.
You'll work with the business, not at arm's length, helping to strengthen, modernise and embed controls, rather than repeatedly testing the same ones.
What will you actually be doing?
You'll operate as a trusted internal controls advisor, partnering with finance, operational teams, control owners, external auditors and global stakeholders to:
* Strengthen and modernise the internal control framework as the business continues to scale internationally
* Fix issues, not just identify them - supporting remediation, designing better controls and embedding sustainable solutions
* Review, challenge and improve financial controls, identifying gaps and operational weaknesses before they become problems
* Support SOX and wider assurance requirements, without being buried in repetitive, low-value testing
* Build strong stakeholder relationships, influencing how controls are designed, owned and operated across the organisation
This is a step on from audit and you're no longer reporting findings and walking away. You stay involved, influence outcomes and see the impact of your work.
Why this role stands out
* More influence, less repetition
* Real ownership of controls and improvement initiatives
* Visibility with senior stakeholders across a global organisation
* A first move into industry that still stretches you technically
* A role where your audit skillset is used to add value, not just tick boxes
In short: you move from testing controls to owning and improving them.
Who this role is likely to suit
This role is ideally suited to someone from:
* Big 4 / Top 10 audit or internal audit
* Financial Controls / SOX / Risk & Assurance backgrounds
You're likely operating at:
* Audit Senior / Assistant Manager / Manager level
* Technically strong
* Commercially curious
* Comfortable working with people, not just processes
* Ready for your first move into industry without losing credibility or challenge
The opportunity
This is a high-impact role in a fast-moving, international environment where controls genuinely matter. You'll be trusted, listened to and given the platform to shape how things are done, not just document how they are today.
If you're ready to step away from pure audit and into a role where you can influence, improve and make a visible difference, this is worth a conversation. For a confidential, consultative overview, please contact a member of Gifford and Partners.
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