Head of Audit

My client a niche, growing, Financial Services organisation require an experienced Head of Audit to grow and develop the Audit Function.

Reporting directly to the Chair of the Audit Committee you will lead a small team whilst adopting a hands on approach, ensuring the delivery of an effective Internal Audit function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the continued development of the strategy and vision for Internal Audit to ensure that the function is able to keep pace with a rapidly growing and evolving business
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the 1st line of defence and the 2nd line of defence to create an integrated assurance plan.
• Develop and regularly update the risk-based Internal Audit Plan, as a key component of the integrated assurance plan, for presentation to the Audit Committee.
• Engage with the Executive team to ensure the plan addresses key business and market risks.
• Lead risk-based audits of functions, processes and business areas, supervise input from internal and specialist resource, ensuring the quality and timeliness of audit planning, fieldwork, data analysis, audit work papers, and reporting.
• Coordinate with, and provide oversight of, other control and monitoring functions (e.g. risk management, compliance).
• Ensure a ‘no surprises’ culture with timely engagement on emerging audit findings and observations with the Board and Executive. Standards and Quality Assurance
• Implement strong standards and practice for the internal audit function in complying with the PRA/FCA’s statements of principles and code of practice and the Chartered Institute Of Internal Auditors (“CIIA”).

Previous experience and qualifications:

Being a qualified Auditor with demonstrable experience operating at a senior manager level, you will have extensive experience within Financial Services, specifically a good understanding of Mortgages and the relevant regulatory requirements.

Additionally, you will have the following skills

• Act with integrity, due skill, care and diligence.
• Be open and co-operative with all stakeholders, including the Exec, Board and regulators.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at a senior level, ability to present reports to and operate effectively on Board level committees.
• Work well under pressure, with high levels of personal drive, energy and commitment.
• Able to take personal responsibility for delivery, with a practical, ‘hands on’ approach.

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