Senior Internal Auditor in Belfast

Abacus Careers is partnering with a leading professional services organisation to recruit an Internal Audit & Controls Assurance Senior. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering internal audit, controls advisory, and assurance services to a diverse portfolio of clients across corporate and technology sectors. You’ll play a key role in helping organisations strengthen their internal control environments, enhance governance frameworks, and support SOX compliance programmes. This position offers exposure to senior stakeholders, leadership responsibilities, and the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding service offering. This role is based in Belfast with a flexible hybrid working model combining office, home, and occasional client-site working.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage internal audit, controls advisory, and assurance engagements from planning through to final reporting
• Support clients in designing, implementing, and enhancing Internal Control and SOX compliance programmes
• Deliver high-quality planning documentation, testing programmes, and client reports
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management teams, audit committees, and boards
• Build strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on governance, risk, and control matters
• Contribute to the expansion of service offerings within the Technology and Corporate sectors
• Coach, mentor, and support junior team members throughout engagements
• Participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation and identifying new opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years experience in Internal Audit, SOX, and Controls
• ACA, ACCA, CIIA, or another recognised accounting or audit qualification
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit methodologies, SOX requirements, and controls frameworks
• Experience managing engagements and leading teams effectively
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong report writing and presentation capabilities
• Commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical business-focused advice to clients

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• Pension and savings benefits
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
• Access to coaching, mentoring, and technical training
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Enhanced leave options
• Opportunity to work with a varied client portfolio across multiple sectors
• Clear opportunities to develop leadership and technical expertise

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit professional looking to take the next step in their career. You’ll work on high-profile engagements, collaborate with senior decision-makers, and gain exposure to a broad range of industries while developing your leadership capabilities in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you’re passionate about internal audit, controls assurance, and helping organisations improve their governance and compliance frameworks, we’d love to hear from you. If you have the experience, qualifications, and ambition to thrive in a client-facing advisory environment, apply today through Abacus Careers and take the next step in your Internal Audit career.