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Senior Internal Audit Manager

companyThe Very Group
locationLiverpool, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Audit
Internal use only - Grade D
About the role

In this exciting role, you will have exposure to all aspects of managing the Internal Audit function.

This will involve providing input into the Internal Audit strategy and ways or working, input into the audit plan, delivering audits under your remit to the requisite professional standards and ensuring that key actions arising from audits are embedded.

The role will operate across all areas of the Group including Retail, Financial Services, and our Irish business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supporting the formulation and delivery of the Group Internal Audit strategy.
  • Providing input into the audit plan.
  • Providing input into audit methodology and ways of working.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
  • To manage delivery of the Audit Plan to the agreed timescales and standards.
  • To track and report on the implementation of actions agreed in audits.
  • Support the Group Head of Internal Audit in the management of cosource partners supporting the audit plan.
  • Deputise for the Group Head of Internal Audit at key committees as required.
  • Recruitment and development of Internal Auditors (as appropriate).
About you
  • You will be a qualified auditor or accountant (IIA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with recent experience operating in a complex, commercial organisation.
  • You will have strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
  • You'll possess a high level of integrity and are able to challenge upwards and cross-functionally whilst you welcome being challenged.
  • Working within a high-profile function you will be resilient, highly flexible and self-motivated.
  • You'll be commercial in your outlook and able to see the impact from a variety of standpoints, offering pragmatic solutions.
  • You will be technically excellent with the intellectual capacity to deal with complexity and communicate complex matters in simple terms.
  • Demonstrable organisational skills and the experience of managing a team of Auditors.
  • Able to challenge upwards and cross-functionally and welcomes being challenged.
How to apply

Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions.

What happens next?

Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely.

You can expect a two-stage interview process for this position:

1st stage - An informal 30-45 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have.

2nd Stage - A one-hour formal interview where you can expect both competency and technical questions. This can be held either in-person or remotely.

As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here.

Equal opportunities

We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.