Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

Astrum Search is delighted to be working alongside a global, US listed, wholesale and distribution business to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor into their UK based team.

The business has recently been acquired and is going through lots of change as the business is integrated into a wider group. This role offers great exposure and the opportunity to join a complex organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct audit assignments and projects, in accordance with internal and global internal audit methodology standards
• Utilise a range of audit techniques, adapting strategy when required, to test the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment 
• When leading audit projects, oversee the team activity and produce a clear, balanced, and challenging audit report to be reviewed by the Audit Manager
• Develop and agree value-adding action plans with management and auditees, and track the completion of agreed actions 
• Coach, mentor, and develop more junior team members, reviewing audit work performed.

Skills & Experience:

• A professional qualification is required (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIA or equivalent)
• Previous internal audit experience, and strong technical expertise of professional internal audit practices 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to persuade and influence others
• Excellent working knowledge of financial reporting standards (US GAAP, IFRS) and SOX compliance programmes 
• Flexible approach to work and able to work in small teams and individually when required
• Data analytics skills are highly desirable.

This Senior Internal Auditor role represents a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading and truly global Fortune 500 business. You will gain vast exposure across the EMEA operations and can expect opportunities to develop your career both in the internal audit department and wider organisation.

Travel is expected to be up to 30% of the time predominantly in Europe.