Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor – Walsall – Hybrid working – £50k to £55k dependant on experience + car or car allowance + bonus + pension

Internal Audit Role:
Alexander Daniels is working with a leading service business based in the heart of Walsall. We’re looking for an Internal Controls Specialist who has experience of delivering internal audits and performing SOX control testing and remediation activity over business controls. This will include working with the EMEA Group Risk, Assurance, Finance and IS teams to provide support and subject matter expertise in order to drive the development and continual improvement of the SOX business controls framework across a number of territories.

The Internal Auditor responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the design, implementation, and documentation of the Group’s internal controls over financial reporting.
• Support with the Risk & Control Matrix process flowcharts and other procedural documentation.
• Perform testing to evaluate the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting for in-scope business processes.
• Provide testing updates over SOX compliance.
• Monitor and report on the status of testing and remediation activities and assist the SOX team in preparation of status updates.
• Support the Business implementing SOX controls for new in-scope products & services, or for new acquisitions.
• Work with IT to ensure the Group’s IT control framework meets SOX compliance requirements.
• Support the internal and external SOX audits, assisting to coordinate walkthroughs, testing and progress in line with agreed timelines.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and work closely with the business to identify remediation actions, compensating controls and areas for improvement.
• Assist with the delivery of the internal audit plan as required.
• Drive consistency, quality and continuous improvement of business processes and controls.
• Identify controls required in new product development.

To be successful in the Internal Audit role you will need to have the following knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Qualified accountant/ auditor (ACCA, ACA, and/or CIA)
• Strong knowledge of and experience with internal controls over financial reporting, preferably including experience working with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls requirements
• Understanding of risk and control frameworks through prior work experience
• Financial services experience and familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent project management skills and coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with individuals across all levels of the business.

What is on offer for the successful Internal Auditor:

• Salary will be £50,000 to £55,000 dependant on experience.
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus 10%
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays
• Various employee discounts schemes
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)

If you are interested in find out more about this excellent opportunity to work with a leading organisation, contact Nick Singh on 07973 757974 or email your CV to nick.singh@alexanderdaniels.co.uk