Internal Audit Manager - FTSE 250 Media Company

Internal Audit Manager in a FTSE 250 business, line management responsibility for one Senior, planning and delivering audits, risk mitigation, managing the guest auditor program and undertaking ad-hoc special investigations.

Client Details

Our client is an international business information group. They are listed on the stock exchange and is a member of the FTSE 250 share index.

Their group covers publishing, asset management, price discovery, data and market intelligence. They also runs an extensive portfolio of large-scale events. They have revenues of circa £400m and a market cap of about £1.

The Internal Audit team is growing and therefore are recruiting an Internal Audit Manager as well as an Internal Auditor/Senior.

Description

• Lead audits from planning through to reporting and issue management.
• Build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the business to facilitate audit planning and execution.
• Line manager for the team's Internal Auditor.
• Coaching and development of Guest Auditors.
• Preparation of detailed audit reports including recommendations to improve standards of control.
• Continuous improvement of Internal Audit methodology.
• Assist in the implementation of the internal audit strategy as determined by the Head of Internal Audit and CFO.
• Contribute to the development of the Audit Plan and Audit Committee reports.
• Undertake ad - work to advise the business as required.
• Undertake special investigation work as required.

Profile

• The ideal candidate would hold a recognised accountancy or auditing qualification and have at least 2 year's post-qualification audit experience.
• Experience of managing projects or assignments, with the ability to effectively prioritise work/delivery commitments to achieve timely and effective outcomes.
• Proactive self-starter, evidence of being resourceful and problem solving.
• Ability to use initiative and comfortable working without constant supervision.
• Capable of influencing key stakeholders to mitigate risks and meet control requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and comfortable working directly with senior stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Internal Audit Manager role
• Progression to Senior Internal Audit Manager or into the business
• Audit function in early stages of development so room to implement own processes
• CFO interactions
• 20% travel to New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, Perth and Brisbane as well as other major cities
• City of London base
• Flexible working opportunities
• Media/ Entertainment/ Publishing/ Asset Management/ Intelligence / Data