Investigations / Internal Audit Manager

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The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager specialising in Investigations but also able to take on internal control, risk and governance reviews. This person should have the ability to lead and deliver investigations, forensic reviews, internal audits, and risk assurance engagements. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting client organisations to strengthen governance, manage risk, investigate allegations of fraud or misconduct, and enhance internal control environments.

Working closely with senior leadership, this role will combine technical expertise, stakeholder engagement, and people management responsibilities while contributing to the continued growth and development of our Forensic Investigations and Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the management team, this person will have the opportunity to lead the delivery of a range of assurance assignments of a recurring and non-recurring nature in the following areas;

• Forensic reviews
• Investigations
• Protected Disclosures
• Internal Audit
• Governance
• Internal control

Investigations and Forensic Reviews

With support from the Partner and Director of Investigations:

• Lead and manage investigations into allegations of fraud, financial irregularities, misconduct, regulatory breaches, whistleblower reports, and other control failures.
• Plan, execute, and document investigations in accordance with professional standards and legal requirements.
• Conduct interviews, gather evidence, perform forensic analysis, and prepare investigation reports.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management, Audit Committees, and other key stakeholders.
• Support clients in designing and implementing corrective actions arising from investigation outcomes.

Internal Audit and Risk Assurance

• Lead internal audit engagements across operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risk areas.
• Evaluate governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Identify control deficiencies and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop practical recommendations that enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Monitor and follow up on implementation of agreed audit actions.

Client and Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor on governance, risk, controls, and investigative matters.
• Ensure assignments are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high quality standard.
• Support cross-functional collaboration and service delivery across multiple business areas.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop junior team members.
• Review work performed by staff and provide technical guidance.
• Contribute to recruitment, performance management, and capability development within the team.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

Business Development

• Contribute to business development initiatives and proposal preparation.
• Identify opportunities to expand investigation, forensic, and internal audit services.
• Support thought leadership, market engagement, and practice development activities.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualification in accountancy, internal audit or similar (ACCA, ACA,CIMA, CIIA)
• Ideally, a qualified auditor with 3+ years post qualification experience
• Open to candidates with external audit experience who would like to expand on their skillset and take on a new challenge. Must be eager to learn and develop
• Solid understanding of risk and internal controls
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience of operational supervision of assignments and managing of client relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities
• Ability to work on own initiative and to provide guidance to others
• Experience of working to deadlines and delivering under pressure
• Experience in a professional services firm
• ACA / ACCA, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified / Chartered Internal Auditor, or similar qualification.
• Knowledge of forensic data analytics and investigative technologies.
• Understanding of relevant regulatory and compliance requirements.

Personal Attributes

• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset.
• Ability to remain objective and independent when handling sensitive matters.
• Commercially aware with strong client focus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to continuous professional development.

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