Group Internal Audit Manager (Remote)

Job description / Role

• Audit Planning: Develop and execute risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage internal audit team, providing guidance, training, and ensuring quality work.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess organizational risks, ensuring effective controls are implemented.
• Audit Execution: Conduct comprehensive audits to evaluate compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across departments.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, recommendations, and action plans, presenting to senior management and the board.
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure audits adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Process Improvement: Identify process enhancement opportunities and recommend changes for increased efficiency.
• Follow-up Audits: Monitor implementation of audit recommendations to ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Stakeholder Communication: Collaborate with department heads and stakeholders to address audit concerns and provide insights.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay informed about relevant regulatory changes impacting the organization.

• Strong Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data and identify patterns, trends, and potential risks.
• Leadership Abilities: Capable of leading and motivating a team of internal auditors to achieve audit objectives.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels, including presenting audit findings and recommendations.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in conducting audits and documenting findings accurately.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing practical solutions to address them.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards governing audit processes.
• Integrity: Commitment to upholding ethical standards and maintaining objectivity in audit activities.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments in a dynamic organization.
• Organizational Skills: Capacity to manage multiple audits and deadlines simultaneously.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in internal auditing.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years’ experience in sourcing the world’s best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants’ skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.