Back to search

Head of Internal Audit

North West England Permanent £99,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
I am seeking a proactive and dedicated Head of Internal Audit to lead the audit department in a growing Fintech. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a robust Internal Audit strategy in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Save Job
  • Help to Create an In-House Internal Audit Function
  • Fantastic Benefits & Career Progression (SMF5)

About Our Client

Our client is a respected financial services provider that operates across the UK.

Job Description

  • Defining an annual, risk based Audit Plan setting out the reviews to be conducted in the year with a robust, risk based rationale for prioritization,
  • Sourcing and coordinating skilled, specialist, third party services for the completion of specific/technical reviews.
  • While third party specialists will be used to deliver reviews as appropriate, the Head of Internal Audit will also be expected to lead a number of reviews directly in-house,
  • Ensure that the annual audit plan is delivered within the approved budget and to the agreed timescales
  • Providing comprehensive, well written reports to Board and the Executive Committee setting out the findings from reviews with a focus on articulating risks and control effectiveness in the specific context of the business
  • Ensuring that the Internal Audit function operates as a credible, third line of defence, operating with appropriate independence from both first and second line functions
  • Maintaining the 'audit universe', keeping up-to-date with industry best practice on internal audit and risk management

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Internal Audit should have:

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  • Professional certification such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
  • Proven experience in a similar role within the financial services industry.
  • In-depth knowledge of internal audit standards and statutory duties specifically applicable to banking and financial services firms
  • In-depth knowledge of internal control systems, procedures and practices across a relevant to retail banking
  • Extensive experience in performing internal audit reviews in a bank or other regulated financial services business.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated through effective relationships and communication including the ability to build collaborative relationships and handle difficult/complex communications with a variety of stakeholders including external third parties
  • A credible senior leader which experience of influencing behaviours and decisions at executive and board level
  • The role requires regulatory approval to hold the SMF 5 role although previous SMF 5 appointment is not a pre-requisite

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of approximately £100,000-£120,000 per annum, plus a bonus.
  • Potential for a performance-related bonus of up to 10%.
  • An inclusive and progressive company culture.
  • Generous holiday leave.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Flexibility, infrequently in the office.



We encourage all relevant candidates who are dedicated to excellence in the financial services industry to apply for this exciting opportunity in the North-West.

Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-022024-6333652
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Financial Services
Location
North West England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-022024-6333652