In this newly created position, Head of Internal Audit, the key purpose of the role will be to set up an internal audit function with a comprehensive and effective compliance and risk control framework that supports the business’ fast-paced changing landscape with a focus on operational excellence.
The role will also be responsible for overall risk reporting for the business, including maintaining the corporate risk register, which is currently undertaken within the Legal/Company Secretariat Function.
The key responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager are to:
* Set up an internal financial control framework aligned with Alliance’s business requirement and culture.
* Develop and agree an internal Audit Plan with the Chair of the ARC.
* Liaise with the Finance Director, Accounting and Tax, to agree the timetable to enable the successful delivery of the annual internal Audit plan.
* Maintain the Risk and Controls Matrix and map all relevant internal control and compliance requirements for Finance and Operations against the operating model.
* Manage and conduct periodic audits of Alliance’s compliance with agreed policies, standard operating procedures and relevant controls to safeguard the company’s assets and business.
* Communicate the findings of internal audits through written reports and oral presentations.
* Make recommendations to improve or strengthen internal controls
* Undertake subsequent monitoring and follow up to ensure on implementation of recommendations.
* Manage relationship with local outsourced internal audit teams and with other external advisors.
* Liaise with the Group’s external auditors, where appropriate, and to support, as necessary the development of the external auditor’s audit plan.
* Progressively develop the internal audit function.
The ideal Head of Internal Audit will have:
* ACCA or ACA Accountancy/Internal Audit/Risk Management Qualifications
* At least 5 years post qualification experience gained in Risk Management or Internal Audit.
* Experience of consumer healthcare, retail, clinical/regulatory industries
* Ability to build effective working relationships and work collaboratively with senior management and external providers to resolve conflicts to acceptable outcomes.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A confident individual with a proactive attitude.
* Proven ability to deal with confidential matters with discretion.
* Must be able to multi-task and keep calm under pressure.
* Experience managing a small team would be desirable.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary subject to experience.
* Car Allowance.
* Hybrid working contract, minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art Chippenham office.
* Full time 37.5 hours per week flexible between hours of 8am – 6pm, core hours 10am to 4pm.
* Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15% of basic salary based on personal performance and company performance).
* 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
* Holiday purchase scheme.
* Contributory Pension scheme (employer’s contribution is double employee’s, up to 10% maximum employer contribution).
* EV car scheme, cycle to work, childcare vouchers.
* Private Health cover non contributory for self and children.
* Death in service cover at 4 x annual salary.
* Generous Company sick pay scheme.