Internal Audit Associate Director in Manchester

As an Associate Director within our Internal Audit and Controls team, you will be responsible for managing a team in conjunction with Partners & Directors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of complex technical internal audits and internal controls projects.

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering work, including technical reviews (both advisory and internal audit) but not restricted to:
• Leading a profitable IA / controls team to ensure effective delivery of internal audit, SOX / controls and / or third party assurance services.
• Leading and managing agreed client portfolio of internal audit for the service line and regional area.
• Approving, and if necessary preparing initial draft client audit strategy and annual audit programme / controls project plans and test plans for each client, supported by a fully costed service delivery proposal, for subsequent approval.
• Preparing & approving draft internal audit and internal controls reports prior to sign off.
• Preparing & approving draft progress papers and reports for client and Audit Committee prior to sign off.
• Representing the organisation in audit matters as required, including attendance of meetings and Audit Committees, and other forums as deemed appropriate.
• Assisting as part of a team that prepares tenders and presents these to win work.
• Controlling and managing the delivery of the client programme, to ensure that the work is completed to time and budget, providing solutions on any issues as appropriate.
• Ensuring the effective planning and utilisation of team members in line with the approved budget - including mapping complex scheduling to optimise profitability.
• Monitoring the effectiveness and quality of audit work through undertaking effective senior manager review of the work.

What we are looking for:

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Professionally qualified, e.g. ACA/ACCA/IA or other specialist qualification. Preferable to have accounting qualification.
• Experience in relevant Corporate Governance and Regulatory standards pertaining to listed and large corporate clients (e.g. Corporate Governance Code, Wates Principals, AAF/ISAE. SOX).
• Gained the necessary recent and relevant experience within Internal Audit and / or SOX / controls projects.
• Strong internal audit methodology, technical controls documentation and control evaluation experience.
• Effective use of IT including excel, PowerPoint, Visio, audit and accounts packages, and understanding and application of data analytics.
• Experience of delivery domestically and internationally.
• Anticipates the impact of key developments within the relevant client sectors to manage overall technical and commercial risk.
• Reviews and controls the technical content of the work of others to ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Manual and other Standard Operating Procedures along with relevant regulatory standards e.g. Audit Standards.
• Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints, and actively assists senior management in achieving these, keeping relevant individuals informed of potential problems including actual vs budget.
• Applies knowledge markets and core client base, promoting and co-ordinating additional services.
• Converts options into recommendations and resolutions to exceed client expectations where possible – seeks value billing opportunities and creates fees.
• Ensures client data is handled securely in accordance with the organisation’s data protection procedures.
• Developing leadership qualities, and known within the organisation and different service lines.
• Sales orientated: translates client needs into engagements, demonstrates commerciality in their action, established network of clients internally and externally.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 27 days holiday with the option of purchasing additional days.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.