About the role
As Internal Audit Manager, you'll report to the Internal Audit Directorand play a pivotal role in reviewing financial, operational, and technology processes across our global business. You'll gain exposure to a fast-evolving international ed-tech landscape, develop your skills, and make a tangible impact on our internal controls and risk management.
Location: This is a hybrid role and candidates will be expected to work from home and either our London or Belfast offices. The role also involves up to 10% international travel (approximately 4 weeks per year).
Key responsibilities
* Leading audit delivery - Responsible for all aspects of audit delivery to time and quality including risk-based audit scoping, designing the approach/work programme, planning and project managing audit delivery, conducting fieldwork and testing, proactive discussions with the business to validate audit observations, through to report issue and file closure.
* Discuss audit observations with management and ensure appropriate actions are agreed to mitigate risks identified.
* Prepare clear and concise reports, with commercially relevant recommendations to improve the internal control system and address weaknesses and process inefficiencies.
* Complete ad-hoc projects and support investigations as required.
* Stakeholder engagement - Build and sustain positive working relationships with colleagues in Internal Audit and stakeholders across the wider business.
* Action follow-up and closure - Follow up on the effective implementation of agreed actions, liaising closely with actions owners and business management.
* Personal and team development – Support and coach members of the team. Be aware of developments in audit techniques and adapt and champion these to support continuous improvement in the way we work.
What we're looking for
We're seeking a bright, self-motivated professional with a passion for making a difference and a commercial mindset. You'll bring:
Essential
* Demonstrable post-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIA/CPA) experience working in a top 10 audit accountancy firm or/and within internal audit for a medium to large organisation
* Ability to grasp unfamiliar business areas/audit topics quickly and identify potential risks
* Data driven and take an analytical approach to audit reviews
* Ability to collaborate and communicate across geographical locations
Desirable
* Experience with data analysis tools (e.g., IDEA, Tableau, Alteryx)
* Experience in providing assurance over mergers and acquisitions and/or transformation and change
* Knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance areas such as ESG, safeguarding, data privacy
Your rewards and benefits
We know you'll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn't fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families, too. We offer:
* A competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave, which increases by 1 day each year up to 30 days (with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year on top of this)
* A fantastic pension plan, where Pearson doubles what you contribute
* Other benefits, including private dental care, private medical insurance, digital GP service, season ticket loan, eye tests, cycle to work scheme, volunteering days, employee wellbeing assistance, discounted retail and leisure products, services from leading companies and much more. See our options here: Pearson Jobs - Benefits
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Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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Job: Finance
Job Family: ENTERPRISE
Organization: Corporate Finance
Schedule: FULL\_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 21108