Risk & Audit Manager

An exciting opportunity has opened for an Audit & Risk Manager within the Public Sector, based in Manchester. This permanent role calls for an individual with strong managerial abilities, who can effectively oversee and manage the businesses Enterprise Risk Management.

Client Details

Our client is a reputable public sector organization within the Transport industry. With a workforce of over a thousand employees, they are committed to offering top-notch transportation services to millions of passengers across the UK. Based in Manchester, they consistently aim for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Description

The Risk & Audit Manager will be responsible for;

• Act as risk management advisor to the Directors and Senior Managers of the company with specific responsibility to the Head of Internal Audit.
• Deliver risk management reviews which challenge the effectiveness of risk controls and the appropriateness of risk mitigation activities.
• Embed and develop the risk management process across the business, improving risk awareness and the value of risk reporting.
• Lead risk management consolidation, challenge and reporting to effectively link level 2 departmental risks with cross-functional level 1 entity level risks.

Profile

A successful Risk & Audit Manager should have;

• A professionally qual accountant, auditor or risk management professional.
• The job holder is responsible for attaining and maintaining technical competence.
• Must have a sound knowledge of current best practice audit and risk management processes.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of the operational environment would be an advantage.
• Must be IT literate and have detailed knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office products.
• Must have experience in condensing detailed information into key strategic messages and be confident in challenging senior management and the Board.
• Must have the ability to work to tightly defined deadlines.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 annually.
• A final salary pension scheme.
• 28 days annual leave, with the option to buy 5 additional days.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.

We encourage you to seize this opportunity to develop your career within the public sector.