Senior Manager Internal Audit

We're looking for an Senior Manager, Internal Audit to join our team in London.
The Audit, Risk & Compliance Senior Manager is responsible for leading and developing the team to deliver the Company's Internal Audit, Compliance & Ethics and Risk Management programs. This includes co-ordination with Risk and Compliance from local operations to ensure a consistent, effective and efficient approach to Risk and Compliance across LG's operations.
Risk Management and Compliance & Ethics: The purpose of the Risk & Compliance function is to ensure appropriate frameworks, education and monitoring are in place to drive compliance with key policies and risk identification and mitigation across the organisation's operations.
Activities include:
driving through a complete and consistent approach to identifying and mitigating key business risks and supporting management in its operation of the related frameworks;
supporting the development of relevant policies, communicating through training & awareness campaigns;
supporting the methods for confidential reporting of non-compliance; and
advising on controls for mitigating compliance risk, and monitoring and testing those controls.
Internal Audit: The purpose of the Internal Audit function is to provide independent assurance that the governance and internal control processes are operating.
Activities include:
Oversight of the execution and formal reporting on Internal Audits
Management of departmental initiatives such as: talent development, planning resources and dates of the annual audit plan, audit quality monitoring and improvement, risk alignment, audit efficiency monitoring and improvement.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
General
Support the talent and learning and development programs in the function to ensure the team is engaged, highly motivated and equipped with the right skills and expertise
Support the development of clear frameworks, methodologies and working practices which are rolled-out to local Risk & Compliance functions.
Develop relationships and ensure effective communications with key stakeholders and partners.
Support the provision of reporting on a regular basis to senior management and the Audit Committee on audit, compliance and risk matters.
Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and drive efficiencies on an end-to-end basis
Compliance & Ethics
Support the delivery of a framework to enable the Local R&C teams to conduct periodic compliance risk assessments to identify key compliance risks and ensure that management has put in place appropriate frameworks, including compliance controls and testing program
Support the policy governance process over the issuance of new/revised policies
Support initiatives to drive policy simplification, awareness and training by supporting functional policy owners to:
deliver appropriate policy communication
deliver policy training and awareness programs
identify policy compliance controls
identify data to support the production of KPIs for policy compliance monitoring
Partner with key stakeholders to develop training and communication programs for employees, whose functions or responsibilities involve compliance with laws or standards of conduct, including introductory training for new employees and ongoing training for all employees and directors.
Drive consistency in the approach, processes and tools used across the compliance community and on an end-to-end basis
Support the maintenance of an effective compliance communication program for the company, including promoting: (a) use of the compliance hotline; (b) heightened awareness of the Code of Conduct; and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
Support the management of the Compliance Hotline Program.
Monitor the performance of the Compliance & Ethics Program and related activities on a continuing basis and with periodic audits, taking appropriate steps to improve effectiveness of the Program.
Risk Management
Support the operation both at a corporate level and within individual operating entities the operation of a risk management framework to identify and monitor management's response to significant business risks (IT, Finance, Regulatory, Operational and Strategic) including the maintenance of a risk register.
Provide support and challenge to the business in the operation of the risk management framework, including a periodic key risk assessment, identification of emerging risks and roll-out of key risk indicators.
Support the provision of reporting to Senior Management to highlight key risks and management's mitigating activities.
Internal Audit
Oversee the execution and formal reporting on selected Internal Audits on an ad hoc basis
Design audit series that comply with the Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Auditing published by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Manage the development of team skill sets in relevant existing and emerging areas of technology
Oversee the advancement of the use of data analytics across the team
Define risk areas and articulate risks to management and senior management
Oversee the execution of audit projects ensuring they are delivered on time and comply with the objectives defined
Execute quality controls on audit programs for appropriate application of methodologies, tools and techniques
Review each audit dossier, work plan and audit findings for quality of design, execution and presentation
Review reports for quality of communication
Manage the development of team members on development and career path
Responsible for team hours worked on audit projects
Manage (indirectly) 3 - 5 audit and other departmental projects at a time
Coach direct and indirect reports on risks, control design, audit methodology, tools and techniques
Represent the Internal Audit department in standing update meetings with management
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES:
PREFERRED EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
CPA, ACA, CIA, CISA or equivalent certifications
Relevant years of experience in a combination of auditing, compliance, risk management
Relevant years of supervisory experience
Background in Media, Telecommunications and Tech industry a plus
SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Well-rounded, business partner, who brings a broad-based risk and compliance background and proven track record of accomplishments.
Thorough knowledge of risk methodology and compliance frameworks
Ability to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
Strong skills in negotiating, relationship building, problem solving and timely problem escalation
Ability to present complex analysis with clarity and professionalism.
Ability to work and communicate with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
Ability to travel a minimum of 10% of the time
Clear understanding and absolute adherence to ethical principles, Company values, code of business conduct and policies.
Strong interpersonal, communication and team skills; ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and staff
Tenacity to get to the bottom of control issues to ensure accurate and valuable reporting to management.
Demonstrates leadership and credibility. Capable of generating a high degree of respect and trust, building relationships rapidly with the various operating units and corporate staff.
Extremely smart, quick, people-oriented, energetic, professionally aggressive, with a strong work ethic.
What we offer?
Competitive salary + Bonus
25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
Matched pension contribution up to 10%
Access to our car benefit scheme
Subsidy on health insurance premium
Free access to LinkedIn Learning & Coursera
Free public transport subscription that can be used for both work and leisure travel on all modes of public transport, anywhere in the Netherlands.
Hybrid Working
Company Laptop, Mobile and Phone Subscription
Free premium subscription to Calm - a renowned well-being & meditation app
Who we are:
We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment . click apply for full job details