Internal Auditor

About This Role

Joining a newly established team within a global professional services firm, the Internal Auditor will manage the entire internal audit process from planning through to reporting. This role involves close collaboration with a co-source audit partner and suits a candidate with previous experience in a similar role who is confident working in a complex international organization.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, risk-based internal audit assignments from planning to reporting in accordance with the audit plan
• Complete financial, operational, governance, and compliance audits across the business
• Support hybrid audit engagements, working with internal and external stakeholders
• Liaise with co-source providers, reviewing audit papers and reports
• Prepare commercially focused audit reports, including practical recommendations
• Monitor audit actions, tracking progress and escalating issues where appropriate
• Contribute to the annual audit planning process and help identify emerging risks
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business

Requirements

• Part-qualified accountant at finalist level in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Previous experience delivering end-to-end internal audit engagements within industry or practice
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal auditing, governance, internal controls, and risk management frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Demonstrable experience auditing financial controls, operational processes, governance arrangements, and compliance activities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to take initiative with a solution-oriented mindset and strong analytical skills

About the Company

Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. They have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organizations, private equity-backed businesses, and privately owned companies. They recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure, and business services. Headquartered in London, they have additional offices in continental Europe.