Marc Daniels are partnering with a market-leading FMCG group to recruit an Internal Auditor to strengthen their financial control, risk management and compliance framework. This is a visible role working closely with finance and senior stakeholders to assess controls, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement.
The role
*Plan and deliver internal audits across key financial, operational and compliance areas in line with the annual audit plan.
*Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and make clear, pragmatic recommendations.
*Perform risk-based testing on key processes, documenting work performed, findings and agreed actions to a high standard.
*Liaise closely with management and process owners to understand end-to-end processes and agree practical remediation plans.
*Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure actions are implemented and embedded on a timely basis.
*Support wider control and compliance initiatives, including UK SOX readiness, technical accounting updates and new business or system change projects.
*Provide ad-hoc advice on controls, risk and compliance matters, helping to raise awareness of good practice across the business.
About you
*Qualified or finalist Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in internal audit, internal controls or risk/compliance.
*Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, financial reporting and risk-based auditing.
*Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing senior stakeholders while maintaining strong working relationships.
*Excellent communication skills, able to present complex issues clearly in both written reports and verbally.
*Organised and proactive self-starter who can manage multiple audits and deadlines.