Head of Internal Audit (12-14 month contract)

Please note this role is contracted for roughly 12-14 months, based in our brand-new London Office

SThree are pleased to announce we're recruiting for a talented Head of Internal Audit to join our dynamic team on a fixed term basis.

The role is to cover the Head of Internal Audit to ensure the internal audit department provides effective reporting to the Group Audit & Risk Committee and independent assurance that risks are adequately identified, internal controls are suitably designed for the related business risks, and that these are operating as intended.

About us

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world. We are the number one destination for talent in the best STEM markets: Recruiting highly skilled professionals and discovering life-changing jobs for the unsung heroes who will positively shape our future. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.

Operating through a global house of specialist recruitment brands we know how to achieve the goals of STEM professionals seeking both permanent and contract work and understand the organisations who need them. The world is changing. And the people who change the world work with us.

What are the day-to-day tasks?

• Develop the annual risk-based internal audit plan
• Direct the planning and performance of the audits to meet the annual plan producing quality deliverables while ensuring audits are completed timely and within budget
• Final sign off of engagement program (including scope) and audit reports
• Assure compliance with International IIA standards and internal ways of working
• Monitor agreed actions and ensure recommendations are implemented on time
• Implement and review progress against the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
• Stay up to date with regulations, IIA standards, emerging risks and internal changes
• Conduct fraud-related and other special investigations as they arise
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including Executive Committee (ExCo), Audit & Risk Committee, Head of Functions and External Auditors whilst maintaining independence
• Prepare quarterly reports and present at the Audit & Risk Committee
• Prepare reports and present at the Risk Committee
• Prepare monthly audit point progress reports for ExCo
• Management and development of Internal Audit Manager including 1:1 and performance reviews
• Development of wider team together with Internal Audit Manager

What else are we looking for?

Experience

• Minimum five years Head of Audit experience in the private sector ideally for a multinational listed company
• Experience reporting to Board/Audit & Risk Committee
• IT audit or co-sourcing experience desirable
• Experience working in less regulated industries desirable

Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of internal audit, risk and control frameworks
• Extensive knowledge of the IIA Standards and best practises
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence while operating with honesty and integrity
• Excellent leadership skills including motivating and developing team members
• Embracing and adapting to change
• Working knowledge of IT systems and standard office products is essential (Microsoft 365 Suite with strong Excel skills, ERP such as SAP/D365). Working knowledge of Business Objects and PowerBI is desirable

Qualifications

• CIA, or Professional audit qualification (CPA, ACCA, CISA)

Benefits for our U.K. teams include:

• The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles
• Bonus linked to company and personal performance
• Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum
• Five paid days off per year for volunteering
• Private health care, discounted dental insurance and health care cash back scheme
• Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
• Access to a range of retail discounts and saving

What we stand for

We're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.

What we stand for

We create community and deliver change that transforms the future for everyone. With this in mind, we're committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected.

If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we'll be happy to help.