Internal Audit Manager in Chester

• Internal Audit Manager
• Role type: Permanent
• Sector: Not-for-Profit

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a well-established charity based in the North West.

This is a key leadership position within the organisation, responsible for managing and developing the Internal Audit function across the UK and internationally.

Key responsibilities

• Developing and implementing the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and annual audit plan in consultation with the Audit Committee.
• Overseeing Internal Audit activity across the UK and international field offices.
• Assessing the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across operational, financial and compliance areas.
• Determining audit scopes and terms of reference, presenting findings and monitoring agreed recommendations and action plans.
• Leading, coaching and developing a team of five Internal Audit professionals.
• Promoting a consistent and effective approach to the Internal Audit cycle across the organisation.
• Regularly reviewing and improving the organisation's approach to identifying and managing risk.
• Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit, promoting a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.
• Providing independent, objective advice on controls, compliance, operational effectiveness and risk mitigation.
• Identifying control weaknesses, potential cost savings and opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness.
• Preparing and presenting audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Producing quarterly Audit Committee reporting and an annual report on the effectiveness of the organisation's internal control environment.
• Conducting and overseeing investigations into serious incidents, fraud and other significant irregularities.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, international field offices and the Audit Committee.
• Maintaining effective relationships with external auditors, regulators and relevant external bodies.
• Supporting the wider Finance function with the year-end accounts process.
• Keeping up to date with developments in international NGO regulation, charity governance, audit best practice and compliance requirements.
• Representing the organisation at relevant sector and professional meetings.

Essential experience

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Management or a related discipline.
• A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 6 years' experience in Internal Audit.
• At least 2 years' experience managing and developing people.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
• Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management, Board and/or Audit Committee level.
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines in a complex and fast-moving environment.

Experience within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation would be particularly valuable, as would experience of auditing grant-funded programmes and donor-funded projects.

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