Audit Manager

My client a leading retailer require a talented Auditor as an integral part of the Group Internal Audit Team supporting the Group Head of Internal Audit, carrying out audit work to assess, monitor and report on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control environment

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the development of an Audit Universe and drive the development of the Annual Audit Plan. 
• Own, lead, plan, carry out and report on Internal Audit assignments as set out in the Group Internal Audit Plan (especially relating to Retail, Logistics & Services). 
• Contribution to delivery of the GIA strategy and its ethos for continuous improvement. 
• Provide review and quality control over audit reports and other key deliverable documents. 
• Complete risk-based ad-hoc investigations and business support activities as required by the Group Head of Internal Audit. 
• Assist in the development of the team’s Internal Auditors and ensure that audit work and output meet the required standard. 
• Drive continuous improvement and development of departmental processes and policies. 

Previous experience and qualifications:

• Qualified IIA, ACCA, CIMA or ACA. 
• Broad-based audit experience across multiple business functions and areas (previous retail experience desirable). 
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Strong communicator (verbally and in writing). 
• Analytical approach to delivering pragmatic and practical solutions to control issues. 
• A demonstrable track record of delivering to deadlines. 
• IT literacy, including word processing, spreadsheet and database packages 
• Knowledge of SQL writing is useful but not essential. 

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