Internal Audit Assistant Manager
8 days ago
Birmingham
We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our clients' Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team, managing a portfolio of clients while delivering high-quality internal audits and specialist advisory projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead assignments, guide junior team members, and gain broad exposure across commercial and not-for-profit organisations. Client Details This opportunity is with one of the worlds largest professional services organisation, with a major internal audit foothold in the Midlands. Working on large and listed clients within the corporate space, the postholder will gain the opportunity to progress and gain experience in a large amount of risk advisory areas such as internal audit, risk, controls, governance, compliance etc Description • Manage a portfolio of clients, shaping audit strategies, creating terms of reference, briefing staff, overseeing audit delivery, and completing first reviews of audit work., • Complete first-stage quality reviews to ensure audit files are accurate, complete, and ready for senior sign-off., • Prepare billing analysis, build billing schedules, and raise invoices for clients within the portfolio., • Lead and contribute to consultancy engagements and specialist advisory projects, including on-site delivery., • Conduct complex audits from planning through to final reporting, applying established audit methodology effectively., • Identify, assess, and define financial, operational, and compliance risks, and propose practical, cost-effective recommendations., • Communicate audit results clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing., • Prioritise workloads, allocate tasks across the team, and ensure effective use of resources., • Make proactive business decisions and propose solutions to client challenges., • Deliver assignments within agreed budgets and timelines., • Maintain ongoing professional development in line with internal and professional body requirements., • Supervise, coach, and support junior team members, contributing to their development and acting as a counselling manager where required. The ideal candidate will: • Hold a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an equivalent designation., • Prior experience working within External or Internal Audit, • Be familiar with data analytics tools (training can be provided)., • Have a full driving licence and be willing to travel regularly, including potential international assignments., • Communicate confidently, demonstrate sound judgement, and manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality outputs., • Annual salary of £47,000 - £50,000 per annum, • Overtime pay of circa £3000 per annum, • International travel opportunities, • Fast-tracked progression, • Gain experience in a wide range of governance areas, • Build relationships with executive leadership at globally listed businesses