Head of Internal Audit
Base to £125,000
My client is a multi-award-winning UK based media/TV company. They are looking to hire an experienced Head of Internal Audit to establish and lead the organisation's Internal Audit function. This is a unique opportunity to build the function from the ground up, ensuring it effectively provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services to improve operational efficiency, governance, and risk management. Main duties
* Design and implement a comprehensive Internal Audit framework suited to the unique risks and requirements of the Media/TV industry.
* Define the mission, objectives, and scope of the Internal Audit function to support strategic objectives in areas like content creation, broadcasting, licensing, and advertising.
* Develop a risk-based annual audit plan in collaboration with senior leadership and the Audit Committee.
* Establish internal policies, procedures, and workflows that consider industry-specific risks, such as copyright infringement, royalty payments, digital rights management, and content production processes.
* Identify and implement audit management and analytics technology to enhance monitoring and reporting.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and assess industry-specific risks, such as piracy, intellectual property management, ad revenue recognition, and regulatory compliance (e.g., OFCOM, GDPR, and copyright laws in the UK).
* Lead risk-based audits to evaluate the adequacy of internal controls over areas like licensing agreements, revenue-sharing contracts, production spending, and royalty distributions.
* Evaluate the efficiency and security of digital production and distribution systems, including risks related to cybersecurity, digital asset management, and emerging technologies (e.g., AI in media editing).
* Present audit findings, insights, and actionable recommendations to senior management and the Audit Committee in clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
* Track and monitor remediation efforts, ensuring implementation of corrective actions.
* Provide ongoing updates on the Internal Audit function's priorities, performance, and insights to the Board and senior stakeholders.
* Develop audit frameworks to address production workflows, licensing agreements, and third-party partnerships for compliance risks.
To be considered for this exciting Head of Internal Audit opportunity, you should be a qualified accountant, minimum 10 years Internal Audit, Risk Management experience, able to demonstrate success in building or revamping an Internal Audit function in a corporate or growing organisation setting. Strong knowledge of audit frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT) and UK media regulations, such as copyright compliance, OFCOM standards, and intellectual property laws.
For more information on this and other fulltime accounting and finance opportunities across the London and Home Counties area, please email Richard Milne - Director, Senior Appointments in the strictest confidence
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