This role is responsible for the preparation, management and execution of the Annual Audit plan and Sox Programmes working with key stakeholders to agree timeframes within the specialist directives.

Client Details

Global brand with a highly reputable Internal Audit function in the Midlands.

Description

Main Duties / responsibilities

• Assist Internal Audit Management in the Execution & delivery of the Annual Audit Plan
• Be a key contributor to the success of the Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) Programme which includes executing walk-throughs, performing testing of key financial reporting and disclosure controls, remediation testing, deficiency analysis and reporting.
• Perform risk-based operational and financial and operational audits as needed.
• Present and discuss adequately supported audit findings, recommendations and conclusions with management.
• Help Manage and train Junior team members as needed.
• Track outstanding recommendations on an ongoing basis to ensure that these are adequately implemented.
• Draft comprehensive, precise and concise Audit reports for issue to all management levels.
• Prepare flow charts, identify key controls and draft risk-based Audit Programmes.
• From time to time, assist with any other special project work, as requested by the Internal Audit Manager
• Identify potential process and Business improvement opportunities identified as part of audit testing and reviews.
• Attend and present at meetings as requested by the audit manager.
• Prepare and present status updates as requested by the audit manager.
• Work with Management and External Auditors as required by the audit manager.

Profile

Essential Criteria

• Strong Microsoft Skills
• Ability to reason effectively
• Strong team player and stakeholder management
• Excellent oral communication, writing, presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Ability to understand and challenge existing processes
• Methodical and diligent in your analysis of data

Desirable Criteria

• Relevant Finance or Business Degree / Accounting or Audit Qualification
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience of internal or external auditing
• Experience using Data Analytics
• Understanding of the requirements of Sox Section 404
• Experience of using SAP

Job Offer

Up to £57,000 plus benefits.