Head of Audit Methodology

Head of Audit Methodology

Posted 1 day ago by Scot Lewis Associates Ltd

£1,100 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK

Summary: The Head of Audit Methodology role involves leading the development and enhancement of global audit methodologies for a banking client in London. This contract position requires strong expertise in audit and financial services, along with excellent stakeholder management skills. The role also emphasizes coaching audit teams and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position offers a competitive daily rate and hybrid working arrangements.

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): £1100 daily

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Head of Audit Methodology, Audit Methodology, Audit, Internal Controls, Risk and Controls, Global Audit Methodology, Bank, Banking.

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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