The Risk and Audit Manager will take responsibility for the corporate risk and compliance function including internal controls, monitoring and reporting, internal audit and specific aspects of legal compliance including Companies Act and data protection.

Client Details

The client is an exciting businesses with offices in Manchester City Centre.

Description

The successful Internal Audit and Risk Manager will be responsible for;

J-SOX Compliance

• Documenting and testing internal controls over financial reporting and IT and reporting on the internal control framework, control implementation, control deficiencies and their remediation to ensure that all J-SOX deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Acting as primary contact for external auditors on all JSOX matters.

Risk Management

• In line with the ISO 9001 accreditation developing and maintaining the corporate and strategic risk management framework and Group risk register.
• Working with senior management to identify new and emerging risks.
• Reporting risk to senior management forums and our parent company.

Internal Audit

• There is scope to continue the development of the current internal audit plan.
• The post holder will be ultimately accountable for the design and delivery of the annual internal audit plan but will be able to draw from operational teams for support.
• Additionally, as a subject matter expert for the Group, assistance may be required from other project specific assurance teams.

Governance

• Taking a lead role in the approach to the prevention of bribery and modern slavery and human trafficking, supporting the data protection and quality management functions and supporting the organisation in maintaining existing International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) certifications and working towards new certifications.
• The post holder will Chair the Compliance & Audit Group, a senior management forum that brings together the risk, governance, compliance and assurance activities across the business.
• Advising the Group Finance Director and others on parent company authorisation/approval requirements to comply with Group management protocols.
• Overseeing the update of key policy documents and formulating new policies where required.

Profile

The successful Internal Audit and Risk Manager should have;

• Experience of delivering an Internal Audit Plan,
• Feel comfortable dealing with senior members of the team, including Chief's,
• ACA / ACCA / CIA / CMIIA Qualification,
• Excellent Time Management,
• Great communication skills.

Job Offer

The Internal Audit and Risk Manager will receive;

• Competitive salary of up to £75,000,
• Bonus,
• Competitive package.