Audit Manager Job in Stevenage, Home Counties Uk

Audit Manager :

International Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Audit Manager.

Candidates do not necessarily need to come from a defence or aerospace background - you ideally will have experience of working in a multinational organisation and will have plenty of experience of internal auditing and will be qualified.

Please Note: you must be eligible for SC (Secret Level) Security Clearance.

The department is currently looking to offer a salary of approx £50k - £55k however there may be some scope for additional movement depending on skills and experience. The role comes with great benefits including; 15% annual bonus, very good pension, healthcare and flexible working hours.


Audit Manager Job Description:

To lead complex and sensitive audit assignments engaging with Senior Management in order to provide the Board with independent assurance and advice to optimise the effectiveness of business operations.


Accountabilities:


Audit Work Programme:   
Research, evaluate and prepare a Terms of Reference document and an Audit Fieldwork Programme for each allocated audit assignment designed to provide assurance to the Board on the effectiveness of business operations and obtain approval from the sponsor and Group Head of Internal Audit.


Audit Project Planning, Recommendations Report Writing:  
Complete the project plan for each audit by following the Work Programme Prepare clear, concise reports including audit recommendations. These should be agreed with management actionees, the report issued and recommendations followed up with management until cleared.


Present Audit Findings to Audit Review Board: 
For each audit, prepare, present and gain approval from Audit Review Board.


Best Practice:   
Identifying best practice within or outside of the company; identifying openness to new and innovative techniques to propose value added solutions that enhance the effectiveness of business operations in assisting in the achievement of the strategic vision of the company.

Responsible for the promotion of the sharing of best practice across the company and challenging the existing business processes with involvement in special Internal Audit projects as required.   


PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Management Committee Sponsor approval to Terms of Reference of audit activities with minimal changes / involvement of Group Head of Internal Audit (GHoIA).
• GHoIA approval to audit approach (Fieldwork plan) providing a clear project plan requiring minimal amendment.
• Clear, concise audit reports produced in line with agreed timescales that provide assurance on the effectiveness of business operations and highlighting value added recommendations that are supported by the business.
• Generation of appropriate, achievable recommendations.
• Delivery of accurate, concise, value added presentations and reports


Experience/Skills:

• Significant experience of internal auditing skills. 
• A broad and extensive knowledge of the business (strategy, organisation, processes, interactions)
• Highly developed communication skills; able to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels across the Organisation.
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Able to plan and deliver achievement through others
• Able to be objective and challenging.