Job Title: Risk & Internal Audit Manager Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Salary Job Type: Full Time We are establishing a new Audit team at our Watford Support Centre and are seeking two Internal Audit and Risk Managers to join us.
The successful candidates will lead the delivery of operational and financial risk internal audits, providing an independent appraisal of risk management, governance, and internal control.
They will also support the Director, Internal Audit and Risk in developing and implementing a comprehensive risk management framework, while providing objective oversight and challenge on the adequacy and effectiveness of the business’s operational risk management.
The role will be based in Watford with hybrid working, with occasional travel to other business locations.
Internal Audit:
Planning individual audits, defining audit objectives, identifying risks and controls.
Leading audit fieldwork, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, writing up conclusions, audit findings and preparing audit reports.
Ascertaining compliance with established policies and procedures, and identifying actual and potential weaknesses in controls, cost savings and efficiency improvements
Review of files and working papers prepared by junior colleagues to ensure that audit plans, work and reports are evidence based, of good quality and meet Internal Auditing Standards
Challenging risk management approaches with Management and finding ways to improve
Adopting innovative and efficient audit techniques, such as use of data analytics, embedded/real-time assurance, auditing risk culture and principles of agile audit methodology
Managing positive senior stakeholder engagement throughout the audit timeline to encourage auditees to collaborate fully to achieve the purpose of the audit
Proactively evaluating risks and internal controls against changing trends and market/economic conditions
Sharing with the auditees the results of the audit and agreeing appropriate corrective actions to remedy any audit findings and the date by which the actions should be carried out
Helping to track agreed audit actions through to completion
Support the preparation of papers for audit and risk committees, including identification of potential future audits based on risk profile and audit universe.
Support continuous improvement in the internal audit service and processes
Support Internal Audit’s operational processes to deliver compliance with Wicke’s frameworks, policies and standards
Risk Management:
Support the Director, Internal Audit and Risk in the design and delivery of an effective operational risk management and reporting capability and in the design, maintenance, oversight and reporting of an operational risk management framework.
Deliver insightful risk analysis on the performance of operational risk management relative to Board agreed risk appetite, escalating issues and trends to senior management and appropriate governance committees.
As subject matter expert, oversight and challenge the outputs from the business assessment and management of operational risks and controls through the company’s RCSA process
Provide professional and pragmatic risk and control advice and support to the business areas and support functions.
Promote and embed a positive risk management and compliance culture throughout the organisation.
Experience and/ or qualifications in one or more of the following governance related disciplines: risk management, internal audit, compliance
Significant experience in an audit role, with knowledge and experience covering an audit process from start to finish
Knowledge of relevant international standards and quality benchmarks governing internal audit practice, including internal audit code of ethics
Proven experience in an operational risk management role
Track record of working with other assurance providers, eg external auditors
ACA, ACCA or relevant Internal Audit qualification OR experience equivalent.
Produce clear, concise policies, procedures, reports and presentations
Risk based auditing skills
Good project/ time management and team leadership ability
Able to take a pragmatic/ commercial approach to understanding and applying requirements
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us.
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
Competitive bonus
Private medical healthcare
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 50 years in industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.But it is the Wickes culture that we are really proud of.