Internal Audit Manager

SF Group are currently recruiting for a Senior Internal Audit Manager to join a prestigious global business, based out of Birmingham. This role has 20% European travel and main duties will include:

• Ownership of multiple ongoing audit projects in a number of different locations
• Design and input into the audit strategy of the business
• Build relationships with departmental partners and senior management worldwide to keep up to date with business operations
• Operating a risk-based approach, contributing heavily in the development of annual departmental planning and scoping activities
• The command of a range of audit areas including risk assessment and identification of effective controls
• The definition of audit scope and objectives, designing audit programmes and following them through to completion
• Perform tests and analyses, gathers audit evidence, evaluates results, and develops conclusions about the adequacy of internal controls
• Discuss the results of audit tests and conclusions with Company management and obtains agreement on facts
• Supports department leadership in responding to management queries regarding the internal control environment
• Coaches, trains and monitors audit staff assigned providing appropriate oversight and guidance related to testing strategy, auditing technique, and sampling methodology throughout the audit cycle

This role would suit an ACA, ACCA or CIA qualified candidate with a strong background in audit and compliance. Candidates will need to hold strong communication skills and have the ability to work in multiple locations. Candidates with a background in a US business and thus have exposure to SOX and US GAAP are particularly interesting to the client.

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to progress their career because:

• The role gives you ownership of a range of audit functions
• The role is in a brilliant business with far reaching operations
• This position gives you exposure to a range of senior management in the business
• This position offers a great opportunity to develop skills whilst gaining global experience