Internal Audit Chief of Staff

Location Manchester
Discipline: Internal Audit
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££70k - 80k per year
Contact name: Alexandra Scott

Contact email: Alexandras@hybridge.co.uk
Job ref: 1562
Published: about 13 hours ago

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.