If you are ambitious, self-motivated, hardworking and a team player and interested in growing your career with an International FMCG business, please read through our job opportunity.
The role of the Internal Audit Manager is to be responsible for:
* assisting in the timely and effective scoping, planning, delivery and implementation of the Group-wide internal audit programme;
* monitoring and reporting the timely implementation of appropriate control solutions / audit recommendations;
* helping to implement and embed an effective IA technology software solution across the business;
* supporting any controls testing requirements as part of our S4 Hana implementation as well as other regulatory requirements - e.g. Prov 29 (UK Corp Gov Code), ECCTA, etc
* monitoring compliance across the business on an ongoing basis through an effective follow up programme; and
* helping to drive continual improvement in the Group-wide risk and controls agenda.
The main responsibilities of the role of the Internal Audit Manager are to:
* Deliver and implement audit reviews in line with the annual internal audit programme.
* Support the development of the annual internal audit plan.
* Support the implementation of a fit-for-purpose IA technology software solution in the busness.
* Monitor the timely and effective implementation of control actions across the Group on a periodic basis.
* Assist with the development, management and monitoring of the annual control self assessment process.
* Support ongoing controls testing and assurance plans in response to our S4 Hana implementation as well as other regulatory requirements - e.g. Prov 29 (UK Corp Gov Code), ECCTA, etc.
* Support the continuous improvement of internal audit processes.
* Offer a high level of value added, professional service to all external and internal customers in accordance with the company's objectives.
* Encourage and empower audit team members (where they have been conscripted from the wider business, for specific audits) to effectively discharge their audit duties and obligations.
* Create, maintain and manage a clear audit filing structure (both electronically and hard copy) for all internal audit activities undertaken.
* Take full responsibility for HSE in the workplace and during the discharge of their work obligations / duties.
* Provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Internal Audit and/or the business to better manage risk, controls and assurance.
Key Result areas:
* Timely and effective completion of internal audit projects in line with budgets/timetables and work programmes.
* Timely and effective follow up of outstanding control actions on a periodic basis.
* Clear, detailed and logical work programmes for audits to be performed.
* Clear, detailed and logical work papers for audits performed.
* Factually accurate description of any issue/weakness identified.
* Clear and practical recommendations agreed with management.
* Clear and concise reporting (at various levels) internally within the Group.
* Strong, positive verbal and written feedback from auditee
Requirements for executing the job
Qualification
* Qualified ACA (or equivalent)
* IIA accreditation (or equivalent) preferred (not mandatory)
* Fluent in English (verbal and written) – other European languages would be beneficial.
Experience
* At least 3-4 years post qualification experience
* Has to have worked as Assistant Manager or Manager within a Professional Service firm, or equivalent
* Experienced in conducting and delivering Internal Audits (mandatory) as well as IT audits and project audits (beneficial, not mandatory)
* Experienced in managing large and complex projects – preferred, not mandatory
* Industry experience preferable – esp, FMCG, manufacturing and/or retail
Job specific competencies
* Communication – communicates at all levels clearly, listens and involves others in direction and goal setting specifically Head of Risk Management & Internal Audit, key Cluster, Functional and/or Central management and other auditee management. Strong and professional verbal and written reporting/communication skills.
* Team Building – Builds effective relationships with people at all levels.
* Personal Effectiveness – Takes personal accountability and ownership for own actions. Strong and positive impact within the business.
* Commitment to self-development – Is not limited by previous experience and engages actively in improvement activities.
* Drive and self-motivation – Achieves success with others, consistently operates as an example for others.
* Resilience – Demonstrates perseverance and tenacity in conducting audit activities and in following up on status of audit actions with management.
* Meeting customer needs – Understands the importance of identifying and meeting the needs of external and internal customers.
* Performance focused – Able to prioritise, with a clear focus on critical tasks and the achievement of objectives. Driven by “results/outcomes” not “activity”.