Title : Head of Internal Audit & Risk Location : London, hybrid (3 days WFH) Salary : £110,000 - £120,000 bonus and benefits The company: Our client, a multinational Shipping (bulker/tanker) group, is looking for an experienced Head of Internal Audit & Risk to join their Finance team based in London.
The individual will be leading a dynamic and ambitious team while working closely with different departments head across the business.
Key Responsibilities: Partner with key process owners to ensure controls are effectively designed (includes annual assessment, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts); early identification of potential changes impacting key controls (changes in underlying process, people, system, or control) Working closely with the CFO to maintain and develop the Risk Framework and Risk Management Strategy for Risk Steering Committee approval Facilitating the identification and evaluation of risks and coach management in responding to risk Co-ordinating risk activities and consolidating reporting on risks to Leadership and the Risk Steering Committee Proactively informing senior management of potential significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention.
Plan and undertake audits or reviews as committed within the annual internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee; this could include policy or contractual compliance assessments, process improvements, control validations, etc.
Capabilities and experience the candidate will have: Big 4/Top 10 audit experience is essential Significant internal control exposure (either as auditing or advisory) Experience in managing all stages of an external/internal audit engagement.
Practical knowledge in and experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework Strong English communication skills