Brightwater are delighted to be exclusively engaged by a major financial services group that are now looking to hire an Internal Audit Manager that will report directly to the Head of Internal Audit.
Responsibilities
* Manage and execute internal audit engagements from planning through to reporting, including complex and high-risk assignments across financial, operational, and governance functions.
* Provide clear, actionable audit findings and recommendations that consider business practicality, implementation feasibility, and stakeholder impact.
* Review audit work completed by team members to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to professional standards.
* Draft and deliver clear, well-structured internal audit reports for senior leadership.
* Lead or support the development of an annual risk-based audit plan in collaboration with senior stakeholders.
* Participate in ongoing risk assessments and help refine audit methodologies and tools.
* Maintain ongoing communication with senior stakeholders to schedule and coordinate audit activities effectively.
* Liaise with external auditors and service providers as needed to support internal audit execution.
* Engage in major business initiatives, offering insights and input on control and risk matters.
* Promote continuous improvement across audit processes and broader governance practices.
Skills & Experience:
* Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, CISA or CIA preferred.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Auditing, or a related field is desirable.
* 6–9 years of relevant internal and/or external audit experience, ideally including time in a Big Four firm.
* Demonstrated ability to lead audits and manage people, projects, and competing priorities.
* Experience working with or assessing control frameworks in complex, fast-paced environments.
* Strong knowledge of financial and operational risk management, with a proven ability to assess and improve controls.
* Familiarity with statutory reporting requirements and regulatory standards is an advantage.