Senior Internal Auditor

Company: Hays
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead risk-based audit and advisory work across a diverse portfolio, delivering high-quality reports and identifying key risks. You will enable audit oversight, contribute to planning, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders, including the C-suite. You’ll collaborate with global teams to drive strategic audit initiatives and uphold IIA-aligned quality. This position offers exposure to real asset sectors and broad business impact in a collaborative environment.

Pay / Benefits

  • up to 75k base salary
  • bonus up to 15%
  • 5 days in office per week
  • London-based role
  • no visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver risk-based audit and advisory engagements across a diverse portfolio
  • Plan, conduct fieldwork, prepare reports, and follow up on actions
  • Communicate findings to senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives
  • Support audit oversight across portfolio companies and contribute to annual audit planning
  • Maintain audit quality in line with IIA Standards
  • Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Collaborate with global teams on strategic audit initiatives and projects

Key requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls or related assurance
  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, IT or similar
  • Professional certifications mandatory (CIA, CISA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Fluent English; additional languages (Spanish or French) advantageous
  • Willingness to travel ~10%
  • Experience in Real Asset sectors (Real Estate, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Construction, Energy)
  • Familiarity with data analytics, audit technology and visualization tools
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strong communication
  • Analytical mindset
  • Data analytics
  • Audit technology
  • Data visualization tools

Posted: September 14th, 2026