Join a Leading European Commercial Business as a Remote Internal Audit Professional
Are you a driven and ambitious internal audit professional looking to drive results and define an industry? Do you have a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas and a passion for delivering high-quality audit services? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join one of Europe's leading commercial businesses as a fully remote Internal Audit Associate / Internal Auditor / Senior Internal Auditor.
This role offers excellent potential for career progression and is based in a dynamic and growing organization with a turnover of c. £5bn and 15,000 employees. As a fully remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK or Ireland, with the opportunity to travel throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe.
About the Company
Our client is a leading European commercial business with a strong presence in the market. With a turnover of c. £5bn and 15,000 employees, the company is committed to delivering high-quality products and services to its customers. The organization values its employees and provides a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of Internal Audit and Internal Audit function in protecting the assets of the Group by completing financial and system audits, identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal controls, and recommending improvements.
- Execute individual site audits across the group from planning to completion, preparing reports for submission to the Board of Directors and Audit Committee, and following up on proposed improvements and action plans.
- Assess compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps, testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements, and examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance, evaluating manual and automated financial processes, and identifying process weaknesses, inefficiencies, and operational issues.
- Verify assets and liabilities through analysis, comparison of items to systems, and all relevant supporting documentation.
- Prepare complete paperless Audit Files, including detailed Audit Working Papers, Notes to File, and copies of all relevant supporting documentation.
- Ongoing communication of audit progress and findings by providing information in status meetings, highlighting unresolved issues, reviewing working papers, and preparing final audit reports to both the Head of Internal Audit and appropriate site management personnel.
- Strengthen controls by recommending changes in operational and management processes.
- Provide financial control information through the collection, analysis, and summarization of data, identifying trends and areas warranting further investigation.
- Contribute to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements, exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization, and helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
- Assist with the supervising and support of graduate members of the internal audit team.
Essential and Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will be pursuing an accountancy/audit/IT audit qualification (e.g., ACA, CIA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA, etc.), with excellent technical audit and accounting skills and a proven track record of engaging with and reporting to senior stakeholders/clients. Experience in working with commercial companies would be an advantage but is not a requirement.
Key necessary attributes include:
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Attention to detail
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Objectivity
- Comfortable with a high degree of travel throughout the UK, Ireland, and Europe
- A driving license would be a significant advantage
Skills and Competencies Required for Success
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a range of skills and competencies, including:
- Technical audit and accounting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Strong professional judgment and integrity
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
This role offers excellent potential for career progression and professional growth. As a fully remote employee, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:
- Full coverage of qualification costs (exams and courses)
- Study leave for exams
- Pay rises for passing exams (up to £7,000)
- Promotion upon qualification
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Work Environment and Company Culture
As a fully remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK or Ireland. The company values its employees and provides a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters growth and development.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
The company offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- A salary of £36-45,000 (dependent on experience and location)
- Full coverage of qualification costs (exams and courses)
- All work expenses covered
- 20 days' holiday, plus study leave for exams
- Pay rises for passing exams (up to £7,000)
- Company pension
- Working from home contract - all expenses/costs reimbursable
Conclusion
If you are a driven and ambitious internal audit professional looking to drive results and define an industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. With its competitive compensation package, excellent potential for career progression, and supportive work environment, this role offers a unique chance to grow and develop your skills and expertise. Don't miss out on this exciting role - apply now!
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