Senior Leadership Position
A competitive salary and benefits package are offered for this exceptional professional services firm.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of internal audit engagements across non-financial services sectors, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with client leadership teams, acting as a trusted advisor on internal audit, governance, and risk management matters.
* Oversee the design and execution of risk-based audit plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives and regulatory requirements.
* Provide strategic insight and recommendations to improve clients' internal control environments, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation strategies.
* Deliver impactful presentations of audit findings to boards, audit committees, and executive teams, driving meaningful outcomes.
* Drive business development efforts, including identifying opportunities to grow client relationships and responding to requests for proposals.
* Mentor, coach, and develop senior team members, fostering leadership capabilities and technical expertise.
* Take an active role in internal initiatives, including practice innovation, training development, and recruitment.
Requirements:
* Extensive experience in internal audit, with a focus on non-financial services sectors such as retail, technology, manufacturing, or public services.
* A relevant degree and professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIIA, or equivalent).
* Strong technical knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk management, and governance practices.
* Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing teams and complex client engagements.
* Exceptional relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders and boards.
* A strategic and innovative mindset, with a focus on delivering value and identifying opportunities for improvement.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences.
* Flexibility to travel as required for client engagements.