Manager, Internal Audit

Your role

Corpay is currently looking to hire a Manager – Internal Audit within our Cross Border line of business. This position is part of our Internal Audit team and is located in London (Moorgate), UK. In this role, you will provide internal audit assurance as a third line of defence in our risk management framework, and cover all aspects of internal audit activity across all jurisdictions.

The principal responsibility of the role is to help the Internal Audit team provide assurance to the Board that risks are being mitigated within the agreed risk appetite, including successful adherence to all applicable regulations. The core elements of the role involve oversight of our Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program, conducting risk-based audits, preparing audit reports, and overseeing remediation plans with first line management. This role will coordinate with both internal advisors (our co-sourcing partner) and external auditors on all audit requirements from planning to completion, working closely with the business to ensure compliance. Other special projects will include consulting and advisory services and project support for data and analysis at the request of Senior Management. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Internal Audit and collaborates with a multitude of departments on various projects – including compliance, operations, credit, finance, IT, HR, and beyond.

What you'll be doing

Corpay will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in London, UK
• Company-issued equipment
• Formal, hands-on training and support from a wider Audit, Legal and Compliance team.

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include performing and/or managing the following:

• Working with our co-sourced internal audit partner to coordinate, plan, implement, and test the compliance program during all phases of SOX.
• Partnering with our parent company, Corpay Inc. to provide support and expertise to their Global Internal Audit function.
• Plan, perform and manage internal audit fieldwork and other specialist ad hoc assignments, including the direct management of junior staff or external co-source where relevant.
• Developing custom procedures using analytics to provide value-added data to Senior management addressing key business risks, and develop custom reporting to present the data sets in a meaningful way.
• Identify control or design weaknesses. Facilitate the remediation of control gaps and escalate critical findings to the executive leadership team.
• Manage assignments from planning through to preparation of draft reports in line with agreed timescales.
• Prepare and review draft internal audit reports and other deliverables, including updates to key senior management.
• Lead opening and closing meetings with key business stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain appropriate and effective working relationships with business management, and second line support functions (Risk, Compliance).
• Develop and maintain deep understanding of local regulatory environment across all applicable jurisdictions, Cross-Border's strategies and business layout, key risk points, and internal control and governance framework.
• Ensuring that all remediation actions arising from audits conducted are followed up to full closure within timescales, or concerns around slippage escalated to the VP of Internal Audit.
• Championing continuous improvement within the team by collating constructive feedback from audits performed, and ensure standards and procedures are maintained across the team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Five + years of combined internal/external audit experience, big 4 public accounting, ideally already at Manager level
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting/finance or related field; Accounting designation
• Proven working knowledge of financial, management, and auditing concepts and practices including auditing standards, and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements
• Experience of managing internal and external stakeholders, including management level colleagues, and build strong and lasting relationships
• Evidence of being an active listener, strong team player and willingness to develop new skills and capabilities
• An understanding and interest in the issues and challenges facing the UK economy and its impact on the industry, alongside an awareness of the regulatory landscape is desirable but not essential
• Superior organization, time, and project management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects
• Ability to influence others, establish credibility with leadership to drive change
• Highly motivated self-starter, ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proven follow-through and drive for timely and quality results

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. Plus a holiday buy back scheme
• Pension scheme
• Health and wellness programs
• Significant career progression opportunities, with potential to take on a wider role in the future
• Opportunity to join a leading brand in a high growth global business
• Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes