Head of Internal Audit

A well-established, yet innovative business is looking to make a key hire within their Core Finance team, for a Head of Internal Audit.

Reporting into the CFO, you will play a key role supporting the Audit Committee and Board in further developing the internal audit function, currently three people, defining the scope of reviews and reporting both the results of reviews and follow-up procedures.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary liaison with the audit committee, in doing so, helping shape the audit plan
• Be responsible for employing sufficient resources, including managing a team of internal auditors and external consultants to execute on the audit plan
• Support the Board and Executive management group to ensure that business risks within the Group are identified, properly managed and, whenever possible, turned into opportunities.
• Perform reviews, in-depth analysis and suggest improvements for important business areas
• Ensure the business is controlling risk exposures effectively through effective internal controls and maximised operational efficiency

It is essential that you are a qualified accountant from a Practice background with some internal audit experience. Any prior management experience is advantageous but not a prerequisite.

An ambitious, confident and commercially astute candidate will exceed in this fast paced, recognised brand. In return you will be a part of a dynamic, exciting company where you will be encouraged to develop and progress quickly within the business.