Internal Audit Associate Director (Corporate)

Overview

In this role you will lead the Corporate Internal Audit and Controls team within Consulting, delivering complex internal audits and controls programs at client sites. You will shape audit strategy, manage client portfolios, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery while maintaining profitability. You’ll collaborate with Partners and Directors to win work, uphold regulatory standards, and strengthen client service. This is a chance to drive risk and governance improvements for mid-market to large corporate clients while developing leadership across the firm.

Pay / Benefits

• Study Support
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 27 days holiday
• Wellbeing and financial tools
• Electric car scheme
• Virtual GP access

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the internal audit/controls team to deliver audits, SOX/compliance, and third-party assurance services
• Manage client portfolio within the service line and regional area
• Prepare and approve draft audit strategies, annual plans, and test plans with costed delivery proposals
• Draft and approve internal audit and controls reports and progress papers for client and senior sign-off
• Represent the firm in audits, client meetings, and Audit Committee sessions
• Assist in tendering processes and winning new work
• Oversee program delivery to meet time, budget, and quality targets
• Monitor resource planning and profitability through scheduling and budget adherence
• Ensure data security and compliance with data protection procedures
• Develop leadership within the team and promote cross-service line collaboration

Key requirements

• ACA/ACCA/IA or other specialist professional qualification
• Experience in Corporate Governance and Regulatory standards (e.g., Corporate Governance Code, Wates Principles, AAF/ISAE, SOX)
• Relevant internal audit and/or SOX/controls project experience
• Strong internal audit methodology and controls documentation/assessment
• Proficient IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and data analytics understanding
• Experience delivering domestically and internationally
• Ability to anticipate regulatory and market developments and manage technical/commercial risk
• Awareness of financial targets and budget management
• Knowledge of firm policies, internal audit standards, and regulatory requirements
• Sales oriented with client networking and ability to convert needs into engagements

• Leadership and people development
• Client-focused relationship building
• Commerciality and business awareness
• Internal audit methodology
• Controls documentation and evaluation
• SOX/compliance controls

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