- Circa £70,000 + bonus & benefits
- Global Music Giant
- Approx 25% European travel
This market leading and multiple award winning music group is a household name and an employer of choice.
They are now seeking a recently Qualified ACA straight from practice or 2nd time mover already in internal audit who will work as an integral part of the International Internal Audit team focusing on their European territories.
Primary Accountabilities:
- Plan and conduct internal financial and operational control audits across various businesses.
- Test, evaluate, and review internal controls related to the Group's accounting and financial reporting functions in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Understanding of processes key controls and risks.
- Identify improper accounting or documentation, research issues and make recommendations to improve policies or procedures accordingly.
- Prepare and review clear and concise flowcharts, narratives, and reports to document processes and controls.
- Review work papers of other team members and challenge their understanding of audit areas and processes to ensure adequate coverage
- Successfully lead audits, including the planning of an audit, on-site fieldwork management, reviewing workpapers, writing up audit issues, and drafting audit reports.
- Effective and frequent communication with Manager/Director regarding audit project status and ability to lead audits from planning to completion.
- Build Local and Divisional Management relationships.
- Participate in peer and upward feedback.
- Take ownership of ad-hoc reviews / projects.
- Coach junior staff members
Required experience:
- ACA Big 6 Qualified Accountant with minimum 2 years PQE experience
- Proven background in external audit in practice and/or internal audit in commerce
- Able to successfully lead audits, review workpapers, write up audit issues and draft reports.
- Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of roles and projects and changing demands
- Proven ability to work independently, reporting findings directly to Management
- Able to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities
- Confident, assertive and self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- US GAAP/Sarbanes Oxley experience is preferred but to essential