An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced ACA/ACCA qualified Audit Manager/Internal Auditor to join a large, complex, and growing organisation. Reporting to senior leadership, this role will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's internal control environment, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational effectiveness across a multi-site business.
This is a highly visible position that will work closely with senior stakeholders across finance, operations, technology and external assurance providers to strengthen the control framework and support continued organisational growth.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Internal Controls & Compliance
Lead the organisation's internal control framework, including risk assessment, control design, documentation, testing, remediation, and reporting.
Ensure key financial and operational controls are appropriately designed, implemented, and operating effectively.
Develop and maintain process documentation, control matrices, and supporting governance records.
Coordinate control testing programmes and oversee remediation activities for identified control deficiencies.
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and assurance providers regarding internal controls.
Monitor regulatory and governance developments and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable requirements.
Governance & Risk Management
Support the continued development of a strong enterprise-wide control environment.
Identify and assess operational, financial, compliance, and reputational risks across business functions.
Partner with stakeholders to implement practical and sustainable risk mitigation measures.
Support risk assessments across areas including finance, people processes, procurement, technology, cybersecurity, and operational activities.
Process Improvement & Transformation
Drive continuous improvement in business processes and control effectiveness.
Promote automation, standardisation, and efficiency across control activities.
Support major change initiatives, system implementations, integrations, acquisitions, and transformation programmes from a controls and governance perspective.
Ensure controls remain fit for purpose within an evolving business environment.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with senior leaders and functional teams across the organisation.
Provide guidance and coaching to control owners and management teams.
Lead, develop, and mentor internal control resources where applicable.
Deliver training and awareness initiatives relating to governance, controls, compliance, and risk management.
Audit & Assurance
Coordinate internal and external audit activities relating to the control environment.
Track audit findings and ensure timely completion of remediation plans.
Prepare reports and updates for senior leadership and governance committees.
Support investigations relating to control failures, fraud risks, or policy breaches where required.
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:
Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Exposure to internal controls, compliance, internal audit, governance, or risk management.
Strong understanding of financial controls, operational governance, and risk management principles.
Experience engaging with external auditors and senior stakeholders.
Operating within a SOX-regulated or similarly governed environment would also be advantageous but not essential.
Ideal role for any ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified Audit Manager looking to make their first move to industry or an experienced Internal Auditor looking to take a more varied project driven opportunity that will support continued career development.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
