Regional Compliance Auditor

Howdens are recruiting a Regional Compliance Auditor working across 40 depots within East Anglia. This is a full–time permanent position. As a FTSE 100 business with an ambitious growth agenda, you will be responsible for providing our trade business with independent assurance of operational, legal, and procedural compliance in respect of stock and cash management, health and safety and inventory verification. You will need to regularly travel to the depots in your area and attend regional and area meetings when needed.
What you'll be doing as a Regional Compliance Auditor:
Identifying new risks and changes in risk importance in the business through audit knowledge and using reporting tools. Suggesting cost effective controls for these risks and presenting these to management for corrective action. Verifying with senior auditors and progressing any instances of fraud. Ensuring any control weaknesses are highlighted to compliance management and senior management. Undertaking ad–hoc projects relating to areas of control concern or potential improvement to business processes during the year, either alone or in conjunction with senior auditors. Attending and aiding in the presentation of targeted training sessions or updates to depot managers at area and regional meetings to promote good compliance practices. Attending meetings to promote and present compliance topics.
What you need to qualify as the Regional Compliance Auditor:
Educated to A level standard. Experience of working in internal audit with a good knowledge of the principles of Internal audit, and risk and control within the retail or trade industry. Good working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Packages. Attention to detail, analytical with thorough investigative skills. Numerate and with good written and oral communication skills. Excellent relationship building skills, able to manage relationships with auditees and area managers effectively. Presentation skills and confident when asked to present to a group. Hold a full driving license. Relevant degree, accounting qualification or Internal Audit professional Qualification (IIA) would be desirable. Knowledge of SAP finance modules, or of K8 would be desirable.
What we can offer you as a Regional Compliance Auditor:
Competitive Salary and bonus Company Car Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays Additional holidays accrued with time served Staff Discount on Howdens products Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 850 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast–paced and commercial environment. That, along with a highly competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
How to apply:
We are building a future where world–class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.
We are working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.