Internal Audit Manager

The purpose of the role is to provide assurance over risk management, governance and control processes across the PayPoint group. The role will focus in particular but not exclusively on those parts of the business based in Welwyn Garden City and will liaise extensively with our offices in Liverpool and surrounding areas. Primary responsibilities will include planning audits, performing fieldwork including testing of controls, writing reports and formulating and agreeing audit action plans and following up action plan progress.

The role will provide an excellent insight into PayPoint’s business, providing the candidate with the opportunity to learn how businesses operate end to end. The role will also provide the candidate the opportunity to develop knowledge and experience of specific business areas and provide exposure to all levels of management.

Main Purpose of Role:

Based within the Risk & Internal Audit team, the Internal auditor will provide third line assurance that the risk framework across the Group is robust and operating effectively.Work with the business to develop and improve current procedures.

Main Responsibilities:

In conjunction with the wider Risk & Internal Audit team:

• Audit planning
• Performing comprehensive testing and documenting work performed
• Raising audit issues and agreeing them with senior management
• Partnering with the business to develop audit action plans
• Writing audit reports
• Robust monitoring of open audit issues and helping drive implementation
• Providing ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels
• Anticipating emerging risks through research and interviews
• Assessing how the business complies with policies and regulations
• Managing a variety of stakeholders and their expectations through regular communications.
• Reporting to senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Risk, audit or operations experience, preferably gained in the financial services or fintech sectors.
• Experience identifying risk and assessing robustness of control frameworks
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Audit or accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential. We can offer study support if the candidate wishes to pursue a relevant qualification.
• Experience with improving audit methodology, reports and working papers.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Enquiring mind and desire to question
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
• Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
• Ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Organisation and facilitation skills
• Resilience under pressure
• Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to change
• Ability to interact and challenge at all levels of the organisation.