Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Bonus

Newton-Le-Willows, St Helens​

Package Description:

Outstanding package including car allowance, pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase more, 20% bonus, life assurance, private health care and our fantastic salary extras scheme that offers cycle to work and various other benefits along with our great staff discounts.

Job Introduction:

An exciting position has arisen in our Risk and Assurance Team for an Internal Audit Manager. The position, supported by two direct reports, will take responsibility for managing the group risk matrix process and providing assurance to the Board through the corporate internal audit plan. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to make a move from Practice to Industry or for an experienced corporate auditor to progress their career with a top 250 plc, with a well-known brand and a great reputation. Moving into a line management role with very infrequent travel commitments.

Introduction to Speedy

Speedy was established in 1977, since then we have grown into the UK’s leading hire business. Along the way we’ve won countless awards for innovation, safety and our commitment to training to name but a few. Speedy are in a strong financial position and have acquired a number of business over the last 2 years. Our vision is to become the best company in our sector to do business with and the best to work for. Our people are the heart of our business and it’s their commitment and professionalism that makes us the biggest and the best in the industry.

Main Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Head of Risk and Assurance to develop and manage the annual corporate audit plan. Including full responsibility for the time and budget including planning, fieldwork and reporting phases.

Ensure the business is operating safely and is aware of any associated risk.

Manage a team of 2 auditors and support their professional development.

Regular follow up of recommendations for improvement made through reporting process.

Coaching and developing team members (both direct reports and the wider Risk and Assurance team) to deliver excellence.

Interface to Executive board members and senior management across the business.

The Ideal Candidate

• Relevant professional qualification (CCAB/CMIIA or equivalent)
• Can identify and concisely articulate the key risks of a business
• Develop commercially viable solutions
• Able to build honest and open relations with senior management and board members
• Strong influencing skills capable of obtaining commitment to new ways of working
• Strong team player but equally capable of taking personal responsibility.
• Sound people management skills with the personality to motivate, inspire and develop.
• Discreet and capable of containing confidential and sensitive information

If this Internal Audit Manager vacancy sounds right for you, please apply below now!