Internal Audit Chief of Staff
The Company
We are currently working with a major financial services group, at an important time in their journey as they further develop their internal audit function. They have an instantly recognisable brand, a great reputation and world class leadership.
The Opportunity
- Your key focus will be to support the Chief Auditor and the wider audit leadership team in the effective management of the core processes of the audit function.
- Support the risk assessment and audit planning process, to create a risk-focused audit plan that addresses critical risks.
- Deliver high-quality management information and audit reporting, providing insights through the use of data analytics and visualisation tools.
- Foster positive and collaborative team relationships, promoting open communication.
- Continuously monitor internal audit best practices and industry developments to enhance the effectiveness and future readiness of the internal audit function.
Your Profile
- Ideally you will be working in the internal audit or risk function of a financial services firm.
- Have a good understanding of the three lines of defence model and the role of internal audit.
- Currently operating at a Manager, or Senior Manager level.
- Have experience of business management, or audit professional practices, audit planning and/or reporting.
- Experience in the using visualisation tools such as PowerBi and or Tableau.
- Experience in structuring data to support the automation of reporting, using tools such a SharePoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of audit and leadership team.
- Interest in Internal Audit Methodology & Standards.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive and innovative in approach, team-player.
- Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management experience.
Unfortunately our client is unable to offer sponsorship.