Risk-Based Internal Audit Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Robert Half
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Risk-Based Internal Audit Manager will oversee the execution of a risk-focused internal audit program for a non-financial services organization. This role requires a strong background in planning and delivering audits, with a focus on operational, governance, and compliance processes. The position is a fixed-term contract based in London, requiring two days in the office and the remainder remote. The successful candidate will provide assurance to senior stakeholders and ensure adherence to professional audit standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, scope, and deliver risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting.
- Perform risk assessments to identify key business risks and prioritise audit coverage.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend pragmatic, value-adding improvements.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports with clear findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations.
- Present audit findings to management and support discussions with senior stakeholders.
- Track and validate the implementation of agreed management actions.
- Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Ensure audits are delivered in accordance with professional internal audit standards and agreed timelines.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an Internal Audit Manager or Senior Internal Auditor delivering risk-based audits.
- Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks.
- Experience delivering operational and corporate audits within non-financial services organisations.
- Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Risk-Based Internal Audit Manager (Non-Financial Services)
Location: London (2 days per week in the office)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (3 months)
Employment Type: PAYE
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Risk-Based Internal Audit Manager to support the delivery of a risk-focused internal audit programme for a non-financial services organisation. This is an initial 3-month PAYE contract, requiring attendance at the London office two days per week, with the remainder worked remotely. The successful candidate will have a strong background in planning and delivering risk-based internal audits across operational, governance, and compliance processes, providing practical and commercially focused assurance to senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, scope, and deliver risk-based internal audits from planning through to reporting.
- Perform risk assessments to identify key business risks and prioritise audit coverage.
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identify control weaknesses and recommend pragmatic, value-adding improvements.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports with clear findings, risk ratings, and actionable recommendations.
- Present audit findings to management and support discussions with senior stakeholders.
- Track and validate the implementation of agreed management actions.
- Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Ensure audits are delivered in accordance with professional internal audit standards and agreed timelines.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as an Internal Audit Manager or Senior Internal Auditor delivering risk-based audits.
- Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and internal control frameworks.
- Experience delivering operational and corporate audits within non-financial services organisations.
- Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple audit assignments.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.