Audit Quality Assurance (QA) Consultant (Multiple Roles)

Summary: The Audit Quality Assurance (QA) Consultant will join the Internal Audit team to ensure the quality and consistency of audit work within a global financial services group. This role involves evaluating audit practices, identifying improvement areas, and reporting to senior stakeholders. The consultant will also influence audit methodology and contribute to enhancing audit standards across the organization. This position offers a strategic opportunity to impact audit quality in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed QA reviews of internal audit reports and findings, ensuring alignment with audit methodology and industry standards (e.g., IIA Standards).
• Determine and deliver quarterly QA review themes and priorities.
• Prepare comprehensive QA reports for senior management, highlighting trends, observations, and recommendations.
• Identify training needs and support the delivery of targeted audit methodology training.
• Provide live QA support and advisory during audit engagements.
• Collaborate with the wider internal audit function across EMEA and support global professional practice groups during periodic reviews.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of QA processes.

Key Skills:

• A strong background in internal audit, preferably within the financial services sector.
• Previous experience in QA, internal audit review, or credit review.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of internal audit policies and global audit standards (e.g., Institute of Internal Auditors' Standards and Ethics).
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to deliver clear, constructive feedback and influence stakeholders.
• Strong communication and reporting skills with a proactive and collaborative approach.

Salary (Rate): 100000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other