Head of Audit Methodology
Posted 1 day ago by Scot Lewis Associates
£140 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Head of Audit Methodology role at a global banking client in London involves leading the development and improvement of audit methodologies and policies. The position requires strong expertise in audit and financial services, along with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. The contract is initially set until the end of December, with potential for extension, and offers hybrid working arrangements. The role demands a strategic thinker with a solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and internal controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of global audit methodology, policies, standards, and quality assurance processes.
- Partner with senior management, regulators, and global stakeholders to present recommendations and support regulatory interactions.
- Oversee the global audit universe and ensure effective implementation of audit policies and internal control standards.
- Guide and coach audit teams on methodology application while supporting training and capability development initiatives.
- Drive operational risk and compliance standards across Internal Audit, ensuring timely resolution of audit and regulatory findings.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in audit, accounting, or business assurance within financial services, with deep understanding of risk and controls.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and influencing skills at senior executive level.
- Strong problem-solving, organisational, and lateral thinking skills with the ability to make sound recommendations.
- Extensive understanding of financial services businesses, regulatory frameworks, and internal control environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field; CPA, CA, or CIA qualification preferred.
Salary (Rate): £140.00/hr
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Head of Audit Methodology
My global banking client, based in London, is looking for a Head of Audit Methodology to join their team on a contract basis. Initial contract duration is until end of December (potential extensions). Paying £1,100pd and hybrid working in their London office.
Key skills:
- Audit & Financial Services Expertise: Strong background in audit, accounting, or business assurance within financial services, with deep understanding of risk and controls.
- Leadership & Communication: Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and influencing skills at senior executive level.
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving, organisational, and lateral thinking skills with the ability to make sound recommendations.
- Industry & Regulatory Knowledge: Extensive understanding of financial services businesses, regulatory frameworks, and internal control environments.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field; CPA, CA, or CIA qualification preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Audit Methodology Leadership : Lead the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of global audit methodology, policies, standards, and quality assurance processes.
- Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement : Partner with senior management, regulators, and global stakeholders to present recommendations and support regulatory interactions.
- Audit Governance : Oversee the global audit universe and ensure effective implementation of audit policies and internal control standards.
- Coaching & Capability Building : Guide and coach audit teams on methodology application while supporting training and capability development initiatives.
- Risk & Continuous Improvement : Drive operational risk and compliance standards across Internal Audit, ensuring timely resolution of audit and regulatory findings.
Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.
Keywords: Head of Audit Methodology, Audit Methodology, Audit, Internal Controls, Risk and Controls, Global Audit Methodology, Bank, Banking.
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