Audit Manager

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Internal Audit Manager to join the Group Internal Audit team. This is a high-impact position within a dynamic Financial Services organisation. You will be part of the Group Audit function, reporting to the CAE.

This position will be responsible for delivering a balanced portfolio of 40% SOX compliance audits and 60% risk-based internal audit engagements.

Internal Audit

• Plan and lead risk-based operational, financial and technology audit engagements from planning through to reporting.
• Conduct risk assessments to support the development of the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Present audit findings to senior management and monitor agreed management actions through to completion.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Identify emerging risks, control themes and opportunities for continuous improvement.

SOX Compliance

• Plan, coordinate and deliver the annual SOX readiness programme.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key financial, non-financial and IT controls.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, Technology and business stakeholders to maintain a robust internal control environment.
• Track and monitor remediation of identified control deficiencies.
• Support management in preparing for external audit and regulatory reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the SOX programme.
• Maintain SOX documentation, risk and control matrices, and testing evidence in accordance with organisational standards.

About You

• -Professional qualifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, ACCA, CISA or equivalent.
• -Proven experience in Internal Audit or External Audit within financial services, banking, insurance, wealth management or a large listed -organisation.
• -Hands-on experience delivering US SOX / J-SOX or UK SOX programmes, including control readiness, testing and deficiency assessments.
• -Interest in or current usage of Data Analytics and AI as part of the audit process.

Our client boasts a team of impressive leaders and this exciting position will suite a proactive, collaborative individual that enjoyes being part of a stable and forward thinking team.

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