Senior Internal Auditor in London

This is a senior-level audit role focused on strengthening financial governance, internal controls, and risk management across a complex, regulated business environment. You will lead end-to-end internal audit engagements, with a strong emphasis on finance-related processes and financial reporting integrity. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across finance and operations, providing independent assurance and constructive challenge. The role involves shaping risk-based audit plans, identifying emerging risks, and ensuring effective follow-up on audit actions. You will operate in a highly collaborative and dynamic environment where analytical rigor, stakeholder influence, and clear communication are essential. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to improving governance, compliance, and operational excellence across a large, multi-entity organization.

Accountabilities

• Lead and deliver end-to-end internal audit assignments, including planning, scoping, fieldwork, and reporting across financial, operational, and compliance areas.
• Focus on finance-related audits such as financial reporting, internal controls, governance, and accounting processes.
• Produce clear, high-quality audit reports outlining findings, root causes, risks, and practical recommendations.
• Support the development and maintenance of a risk-based annual audit plan in collaboration with senior audit leadership.
• Track and monitor audit actions, ensuring timely completion and escalation of overdue or high-risk items.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor and providing independent assurance insights.
• Contribute to governance forums and committees, offering constructive challenge and risk-based perspectives.
• Support continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and reporting practices.

Requirements

• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, IIA, or equivalent (or actively working towards one).
• Significant experience in internal audit, including leading audit engagements independently from planning to completion.
• Strong background in financial controls, financial reporting, and finance processes within regulated environments (insurance or financial services preferred).
• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks, internal controls, and governance principles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw clear audit conclusions.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting findings to senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with audit planning, risk assessment, and process mapping is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with senior-level expertise.
• Employer pension contribution (enhanced scheme with employee contribution support).
• Private medical insurance and group income protection.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave entitlement and strong work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
• Annual bonus scheme based on performance.
• Access to wellbeing programs, discounts, and employee benefits platforms.
• Learning, development, and study support opportunities.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with strong career mobility across a wider group structure.