Senior Internal Auditor / Internal Audit Manager
Watford | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 home)
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
We are working with an international, market-leading engineering and manufacturing group operating across multiple countries and servicing a broad range of industrial and technology-led end markets.
The business designs and manufactures highly engineered components and systems for blue-chip global customers and has a strong reputation for operational excellence, quality and long-term customer relationships. Sustainability, safety and ethical business practices sit at the heart of the organisation's strategy.
Due to continued development of the Group Internal Audit function, the business is looking to appoint a Senior Internal Auditor / Internal Audit Manager to join the team.
The role
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, this role will support and lead internal audits and Controls Self-Assessment (CSA) activity across financial, operational, IT and compliance areas. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across the group to assess control effectiveness, identify risk and support remediation.
The role is based in Watford on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office / 2 from home) and will involve up to c.40% UK and international travel.
Key responsibilities will include:
Planning and delivering internal audits from scoping through to reporting
Testing and documenting internal controls across finance, operations, IT and compliance
Leading and facilitating Controls Self-Assessment (CSA) exercises
Identifying control gaps, assessing risk and supporting remediation plans
Building effective relationships with senior management and external auditors
Supporting wider risk, assurance and ad-hoc projects
Acting as a key user / administrator for the audit management system
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Proven hands-on experience in internal audit, controls assurance or a related role
A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering or similar
A strong understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO)
Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Exposure to IT General Controls and/or Information Security (advantageous)
CIA, CISA or similar professional qualification (desirable but not essential)
Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally (up to c.40%)
The package
Salary range of £65,000 - £75,000
Generous discretionary bonus
Excellent pension scheme
Private healthcare
Life assurance and income protection
Employee Assistance Programme
Hybrid and flexible working