Global Internal Auditor (Manchester)

About the role

The Global Internal Auditor role is newly created to support the firm’s expanding internal audit programme. Based primarily in Manchester, the role will involve planning, executing and reporting risk‑based audits across international operations and business support functions.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the planning and delivery of risk‑based internal audits across the firm.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct audit fieldwork, including interviews, process walkthroughs, data analysis and testing.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports and recommendations.
• Track and validate the implementation of agreed management actions.
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across all functions and geographies.
• Contribute to the continuous development of the Internal Audit function, methodologies and audit tools.
• Support ad‑hoc reviews, investigations and advisory projects as required.

Required profile

• 2–3 years of internal audit experience, preferably within a professional services firm, large corporate environment, public practice or similar organisation.
• Experience planning and executing risk‑based audits, including process walkthroughs, control testing, stakeholder interviews and report writing.
• A recognised professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA or an equivalent accounting qualification, and/or a relevant internal audit qualification such as IIA.

Required skills