Audit Partner, Professional Practices recruitment

Group Finance includes central finance areas, specialist teams and divisional finance teams which supporting our front-line businesses.  Our specialist teams are; Group Chief Accountant's, Group Corporate Finance, Group Finance Business and Executive Support, Group Financial Planning and Analysis, Group Internal Audit, Global Services Finance, Group Strategy, Group Tax, Group Treasury, and Investor Relations.      

An integral part of Group Finance, Group Internal Audit is located across the globe with over 600 employees providing executive management with opinions on how their businesses are managing risks. These activities include the management and divestment of non-core assets, and global management of operational, regulatory, credit and market risks.  Group Internal Audit’s responsibility is to help the Group return to standalone strength and respond quickly and effectively to challenges.           

This is a high profile Audit Partner, Professional Practices role, working with the Audit Management board to deliver the Group Internal Audit methodology and quality assurance strategy, and engaging with professional bodies to set benchmarks, to achieve the objective of becoming a top quartile audit function. You'll lead business change, championing continuous improvement across the function and developing relationships within the management board and audit teams. You'll also manage a team to deliver your strategic plan, while creating a culture of courage and confidence.         

To be successful as Audit Partner, Professional Practices, you'll have extensive previous experience in a global audit function, preferably within financial services. Quality Assurance experience would also be highly advantageous. Additionally, you'll need effective communication and influencing skills and the ability to think strategically and challenge the "status quo" in a complex environment, involving multiple business divisions. Ideally, you'll also demonstrate adaptability and tenacity, along with a willingness to learn and a commitment to personal development.             

In return, we offer an excellent employee salary and 30% cash and benefit funding programme which can be tailored to suit your individual needs. In addition to financial benefits, we offer a wide selection of exclusive lifestyle offers, development and learning programmes, services and support designed to help you manage and balance your own work-life priorities.

Please note as part of our referencing process credit checks will be undertaken.

If you'd like to discuss this role in confidence please contact Claire Smith on 0131 626 9961.