Job Description
Head of Internal Audit
Chirk, Wrexham
Full-time
About Our Client
Our client is the global leader in the production and distribution of wood products used in everything from furniture and flooring to timber-framed houses, building facades and construction. In doing so, they help to build a better world.
Our client is focused on achieving operational excellence with relentless attention to safety and sustainability.
They now have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and committed Head of Internal Audit.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Lead and mentor the Internal Audit Team.
* Communicate the audit plan, progress and key findings to the senior management team.
* Ensure audits are conducted in accordance with the audit plan and on time.
* Assign team members to specific audits based on their skills and experience.
* Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential areas of risk within the organization.
* Advise management on risk mitigation strategies and improvements to internal controls.
* Ensure effective communication and collaboration between the internal audit team and the business being audited.
* Perform Financial Due Diligence projects for our client’s M&A activities.
* Improve business processes and ensure compliance with our client’s Policies.
Requirements:
* Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Advanced degree or professional certifications - ACCA, CIA, CISA, CIMA.
* Experience in auditing, risk management, or related fields in an industrial environment.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
* Highly resilient and willing to travel more than 75% of the time.
What They Offer
As a highly successful global industrial organisation with strong growth plans, career development opportunities are excellent, and a move to a broader role will not be an obstacle to the right candidate.
They are committed to rewarding achievement with an attractive performance-based salary package.
The role provides the ideal opportunity for a career with a very successful business that achieves outstanding results.
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