Internal Audit Senior Manager

Senior Internal Audit Manager - Belfast

Due to continued success, our client, a UK-wide business service provider, is seeking a Senior Manager to join their Internal Audit department in Belfast. This is a senior role managing the delivery of internal audit plans and assignments from planning through to completion and reporting, while overseeing the Internal Audit Team and contributing to training and development.

Please note, this employer does not offer sponsorship. You must therefore already have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Internal Audit Planning: Develop and execute internal audit strategies and plans based on risk assessments and organisational objectives.

2. Assignment Planning: Meet with client staff to discuss areas under review, develop Terms of Reference, and allocate internal audit resources effectively.

3. Audit Execution: Oversee internal audit fieldwork for financial, compliance, and operational audits in line with internal audit standards.

4. Review and Completion: Review team outputs and hold close-out meetings with client management to discuss findings.

5. Reporting: Prepare and review draft internal audit reports with actionable recommendations; present reports to client management and Audit Committees.

6. Compliance: Assist with implementation of Global Internal Audit Standards during 2025 and ensure all audits meet these standards.

7. Collaboration: Build strong client relationships and understand their processes thoroughly.

8. Quality Assurance: Foster a culture of continuous improvement, monitoring KPIs and maintaining high standards in audit delivery.

9. Training and Development: Mentor internal auditors and other staff, maintaining knowledge of standards and best practices.

10. Special Projects: Participate in client special projects and investigations as required.

11. Departmental Management: Support recruitment, objective setting, resource and budget planning, and workflow management.

12. Business Development: Prepare high-quality tender documentation to win new internal audit service opportunities.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Death in service: 4 salary

Pension contributions dependent on level

23 days annual leave plus 10 public holidays

Access to employee benefits hub with health, financial wellbeing, and lifestyle savings

Opportunities for learning and development

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above) and membership of either:

o Chartered Internal Auditor (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors) or

o Full membership of a CCAB-recognised accountancy body (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, ICAS, CIPFA)

Proven experience in public internal auditing, with at least 3 years at management level

Proficient in audit software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, principles, and methodology

Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present findings to clients and Audit Committees

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Willingness to travel across the UK and Republic of Ireland as required

Next Steps

If you would like to apply or find out more, please send your CV to Patricia via the apply button.

All applications are treated with the strictest confidence. Even if this role isn't quite right for you, we are happy to have a confidential discussion about your career.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.