Internal Audit Senior Manager in Belfast

The Internal Audit Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for managing the delivery of internal audit plans and assignments for clients from planning through to completion and reporting. They will oversee and review the work of junior and senior internal auditors, contribute to team training and staff development and work with the management group in contributing to the development of the Internal Audit Team, as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Internal Audit Planning: Develop and execute internal audit strategies and plans for clients based on risk assessments and organisational objectives.
• Assignment Planning: Meet with client staff to discuss areas under review and developing Terms of Reference for each audit assignment. Ensure that sufficient internal audit resource is allocated to all internal audit assignments.
• Audit Execution: Oversee internal audit fieldwork for a range of financial, compliance and operational internal audit assignments in accordance with internal audit standards and practices.
• Review and Completion: Review the work of the internal audit team on each assignment and hold close out meetings with client management to discuss internal audit review findings.
• Reporting: Prepare/review clear and concise draft internal audit reports for Partner / Head of Internal Audit review with findings, conclusions, and actionable recommendations. Present internal audit reports to client management and Audit Committees.
• Compliance: Assist with the implementation of the Global Internal Audit Standards during 2025 and ensure all internal audit services are delivered in line with the new standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients to build relationships and ensure a thorough understanding of their organisation and processes.
• Quality: Foster a culture of continuous improvement to ensure that high standards of quality are maintained in the delivery of internal audit services including KPI monitoring.
• Training and Development: Maintain knowledge of internal audit standards and guidance and provide guidance, training, and mentorship to internal auditors and other staff members as required.
• Special Projects: Participate in special projects and investigations for clients as required.
• Departmental Management: Undertake a key role in managing the Internal Audit Department including recruitment activities, objective setting, resource planning, budget setting and internal audit workflow management.
• Business Development: Preparation of high quality tender documentation in response to opportunities for the delivery of internal audit services to new and existing clients.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Education: A bachelor’s degree at 2.1 or above and a qualified member of either: Chartered Internal Auditor (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors); or full membership of a CCAB recognised accountancy body (i.e. Chartered Accountants Ireland; Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; or Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland). [Equivalence to be demonstrated]
• Demonstrable experience in public internal auditing with a sound knowledge of internal audit methodology including at least 3 years at management level.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in audit software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of audit standards, principles, and practices.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to various stakeholders including client management and Audit Committees.
• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with internal audit standards and best practice.
• Travel: Willing and able to travel across the UK and Republic of Ireland as required to conduct internal audit assignments and attend meetings at various client locations.