Audit Manager

Job Summary

The Audit Manager will primarily be accountable for the design and execution of ERA s commercial, financial, and operational audits. In addition, the role will lead and manage other GCC Audit resources, internal and external (where required). The role will help deliver broader ERA objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute audits (or other ERA deliverables, as required), aligned with the Core Audit Process. Where required, manage multiple audits in parallel.
• Identify issues & vulnerabilities, assess control gaps, and translate these into meaningful, pragmatic business risks.
• Engage auditees and other senior business stakeholders in a way that inspires and builds trust, mutual understanding, and respect.
• Accountable for the timely and meaningful production of Internal Audit outputs, typically reports.
• Anticipate and effectively manage potential obstacles to audit delivery and risk reduction; ensuring timely escalation, where required.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to work, rebalancing priorities where necessary and solving problems creatively.
• Lead by example to challenge the status quo and create a vibrant, values-based work environment.
• Develop self and others through giving and receiving feedback to promote excellence and continuous improvement. Engage in peer to peer coaching, teaching, and mentoring.
• Actively contribute to the evolution of ERA assurance strategies and related audit universe entries.
• Expand the knowledge base of the ERA team through proactive knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Proactively share your experience of relevant audits with the ERA team and stakeholders.
• Build their own knowledge of new areas and actively participate in audits of new areas to increase your audit experience and flexibility as required by ERA.
• Champion ERA strategic projects and initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• 9+ years of Big-Four or corporate Internal Audit experience, specialising in commercial/finance/operational reviews.
• Experience of leading teams in a Global Shared Service environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IIA standards.
• Deep understanding of common accounting principles, and significant experience of how to audit them.
• Ability to operate in a flat organisational structure with direct exposure to senior leaders. Experience in consumer healthcare or another regulated environment is preferable, but not essential.
• Commercial Focus - Keeps abreast of financial regulations and advises stakeholders, while understanding the commercial view.
• Communication and Influencing Skills - Effective stakeholder management, excellent written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. Able to build relationships, demonstrating influence and a supportive style.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills - Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse complex processes, identify, and assess potential risks and controls, determining how analytics can be used.
• Educated to degree level or above (bachelors or masters) in an Accounting, Finance or Business related subject preferred.
• Internal Audit or finance related certification (e.g., CIA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, AIA, CIPFA, AAT) mandatory

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