Internal Audit Manager

New role: Internal Audit Manager - 12 month FTC

• Salary: up to 90k + 25% completion bonus
• 12 month initial duration
• Ideal start date in September so short notice availability needed

About the Company:

Our client is a leading organisation in the Insurance space who are looking to add an exceptional Internal Audit Manager to their team for the next 12 months. The hiring manager is a favourite client of mine as they have an exceptional reputation for talent development and running an engaged and happy team, in other words a dream to recruit for!

Role Overview:

The Internal Audit Manager will play a key role in delivering independent and objective audit and assurance over a broad range of financial and operational audits. The role involves engaging closely with business units to improve systems, processes, and technology, while ensuring adherence to internal audit standards and contributing to the continuous enhancement of the audit function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver internal audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, in line with professional standards and internal procedures.
• Perform regular issue assurance to verify the closure of audit actions.
• Support the development of audit templates, guidance, and audit manuals.
• Contribute to internal audit reports for senior management and board committees.
• Assist in the annual assessment of the organisation’s risk management and control frameworks.
• Build effective partnerships with business stakeholders to propose relevant, proportionate improvements.
• Manage defined projects and initiatives, from planning through to delivery and impact evaluation.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience in internal audit, internal control, or risk and governance functions within a Financial Services business
• Track record of delivering audit engagements end-to-end.
• A commitment to learning and professional development, with an interest in pursuing relevant qualifications in audit, finance, or business.
• Understanding of internal audit reporting and integrated assurance frameworks.
• Familiarity with risk management and governance review processes.
• Proficiency in audit planning, testing, and documentation.

NB. Being immediately available, or available at short notice is a definite advantage here!