Internal Audit Director

Internal Audit Director Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Internal Audit Director to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Divisional and technical audit and assurance Leadership;
• Take personal ownership for developing & driving aspects of strategic & operational delivery to agreed standards & quality;
• Take the lead on presentations to board and external stakeholders;
• Identify, analyse and improve the businesses governance and assurance processes;
• Leading teams of internal professional resource, contractors and external co-source providers;
• Be seen as a trusted business partner, providing objective and professional advice and insight through a mix of both challenge and support.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable record of completing risk assessments, audit planning, execution and reporting;
• ICAEW, CA, CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA, CISSP, Chartered Accountant or relevant certification required;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications;
• Experience with GRC systems (e.g., Archer), or similar electronic workpaper management tool;
• Must be a self-starter, a team player and have experience in managing a small team of auditors to complete assignments;
• Understanding of various governance frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO, NIST, COSO would be helpful;
• Must have excellent communication and reporting writing skills;
• Experience with data analysis tools e.g., Tableau, QlikView, Business Objects;
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
• Must have worked in a large blue chip organisation previously;
• Have significant experience as an internal audit practitioner, conducting and a managing a broad range of audits and assurance activity;
• Be able to demonstrate successes in a senior leadership role within Internal Audit in a large organisation or major advisory firm.