Internal Audit Manager

As the Internal Audit Manager, you will play a vital role in strengthening governance, risk management, and internal controls. Your expertise will be utilised to lead and manage end-to-end audit processes, ensuring timely, high-quality deliveries within agreed budgets. This role offers an opportunity to engage with senior stakeholders, providing clear and balanced assurance, and contributing to the overall improvement of the organization's risk management framework.

• Plan, execute, and report on complex, risk-based internal audit reviews across various National Church Institutions.
• Engage with senior leaders and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide effective assurance and advisory services.
• Manage the end-to-end audit process, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and maintenance of quality standards.
• Lead technically complex assurance and advisory reviews, covering a range of processes and organizations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with senior managers, trustees, and decision-makers to facilitate constructive engagement.
• Produce high-quality written reports and present audit findings confidently and proportionately to various audiences.
• Contribute to audit planning and strategy, including audit needs analysis, audit universe identification, and annual audit plan development.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and analytical skills to interpret complex data and draw practical, evidence-based conclusions.
• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging trends in internal audit and risk management.
• Support and mentor junior audit team members, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented work environment.
  
  Significant experience in delivering risk-based internal audit work, with a proven track record of leading complex assurance and advisory reviews.
• Demonstrated end-to-end audit management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting within defined parameters.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the capacity to produce high-quality reports and present findings effectively.
• Experience in contributing to audit planning and strategy, including audit needs analysis and annual audit plan development.
• Sound professional judgment and analytical abilities, with a proven track record of interpreting complex information and data.
• A recognized professional qualification in internal audit or accountancy, such as CMIIA, CIA, ACA, or ACCA.
• A collaborative and learning-oriented approach, with a commitment to continuous improvement and a values-led work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in working within a values-led organization, with a commitment to integrity and a passion for risk management.