As a key part of our Internal Audit service, you’ll be responsible for the end to end delivery of risk based internal audit assignments across the business.

These wide-ranging and complex assignments will need prompt delivery to a high standard.

Part of your role will see you assisting with investigations relating to fraud and other special reviews.

You’ll design and deploy audit programmes to assess the effectiveness of key controls, documenting the approach and results in a concise, transparent and timely manner.

You’ll work closely with our Risk Manager to understand key risks relating to audits and to share knowledge and output relating to key risk controls.

You’ll also support in managing our Internal Audit co-source partner, when required, to deliver audits.

Using AI and/or data analytics, you’ll develop audit strategies, deliver audit programmes and provide visual representations in your audit reports where relevant.

During the reviews, you will make sure that auditees and management are made aware of any necessary findings.

In addition, you’ll ensure that any required actions are communicated clearly and effectively, followed up regularly, and closed on time.

You will help to promote a culture of compliance with internal policy and external regulations, including the use of best practice business processes and controls.

This role will see your input into papers for quarterly Audit and Risk Committees and other governance committees as required.

You’ll need to keep an up-to-date knowledge of any key developments in Internal Auditing (IIA Standards) and the business activities- implementing initiative as required.

Through your contributions to project groups and initiatives, you’ll help offer practical and professional advice on control or audit related issues.

As Internal Audit Manager, you’ll play an integral role in supporting our Senior Internal Audit & Risk Manager in developing the annual Internal Audit plan, deputising at the Audit & Risk Committee(s) and other meetings as required, as well as ensuring adherence to the individual audit assignment budgets.

In addition to being a Qualified Internal Auditor (CIA/IIA) or Accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA), we are looking for someone who can bring a minimum of 5 years Internal Audit experience, with exposure to large, multifaceted organisations.

Together with a strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving nature, you’ll have a proven track record of effective delivery of complex internal audits.

This role would suit someone with a challenging and inquisitive mindset, who has an analytical approach and a keen eye for detail.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to bring excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You’ll need to be confident and comfortable in engaging with Leadership and Executive teams.

You’ll also have knowledge and experience in using data analytics and other AI tools as well as experience of working with an Internal Audit co-source provider.

We’re Central Co-op, a Member-owned and Member-led co-operative Society.

And with us, you’re not just a colleague, you’re a Member. You’ll own a share of the business.

You’ll be able to make a positive impact in your community, joining us in our mission to create a sustainable Society, and working alongside a team of passionate people who’ll help you grow. To find out more about working for us, visit our website www.careers.coop