KennedyPearce Consulting
Senior Manager Internal Audit
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Senior Audit Manager
Internal Audit | 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract
4 days office based - 1 day WFH
Overview
An established UK-regulated financial institution is seeking an experienced Senior Audit Manager to support the delivery of independent, risk-based internal audits across the business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, reporting on, and validating internal audits across key business areas. This is a hands-on position suited to an individual who can work autonomously, engage effectively with senior stakeholders, and provide assurance over governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
This role is primarily an individual contributor position rather than a people management role and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within a dynamic and specialist financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Planning & Delivery
- Support the development of risk assessments and annual audit plans.
- Lead and deliver risk-based audits across areas including:
- Financial and regulatory reporting
- Treasury
- Credit risk
- Risk management
- Monitor emerging risks and changes to the business environment.
- Agree remediation actions with management and validate completion of audit findings.
- Escalate overdue or ineffective remediation activities where necessary.
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Independent Audit Execution
- Conduct audits independently with minimal supervision.
- Produce high-quality audit documentation, reports, and workpapers.
- Apply internal audit standards and professional codes of ethics.
- Maintain objectivity and independence throughout audit engagements.
Stakeholder Management
- Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders.
- Provide assurance on the effectiveness of key controls.
- Challenge management constructively on risk and control matters.
- Communicate audit findings clearly and effectively.
Risk & Control Evaluation
- Assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend practical improvements.
- Review compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Incorporate technology, operational risk, and data considerations into audit work where appropriate.
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- Support the Head of Internal Audit during periods of absence.
- Contribute to improvements in audit methodology and processes.
- Promote the use of data analytics and innovative audit techniques.
Skills & Experience
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of:
- Financial and regulatory reporting
- Treasury products
- Credit risk
- Prudential and regulatory frameworks
- Experience incorporating technology and data considerations into audit reviews.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as:
- CIA
- ACA
- ACCA
- CISA
- Equivalent professional certification
- 6-8+ years of internal or external audit experience within financial services.
- Strong knowledge of UK regulatory expectations and governance requirements.
Core Competencies
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Proven experience delivering complex audits independently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
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