Internal Audit Manager​/Director

Robert Half Talent Solutions are seeking a permanent Head of Internal Audit for a dynamic organisation based in the Cardiff area. The Head of Internal Audit leads the organisation's internal audit function, providing independent assurance that the company's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. This role acts as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, Audit Committee and Risk & Compliance Committee while maintaining the independence required for objective oversight.

You will:
Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with organisational goals. Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. Provide strategic insights to the Board, Audit Committee, Risk & Compliance Committee and Executive Leadership Team. Maintain unrestricted, reciprocal access to the Audit Committee, the Risk & Compliance Committee, and their Chairs, ensuring open communication and timely escalation of significant risks, issues, and assurance matters as required.

Prepare and deliver the annual internal audit plan based on risk assessment and regulatory requirements, in agreement with the Audit Committee. Oversee the execution of operational, financial, compliance, and IT audits. Serve as Chair of the Internal Risk Management Committee, providing strategic leadership, oversight, and challenge to ensure effective identification, assessment, and management of organisational risks. Present audit findings, insights, and recommendations to the Audit Committee and senior management.

Build strong relationships across the business while maintaining independence. Champion continuous improvement across the Internal Audit function and the wider organisation by enhancing audit methodologies, leveraging data-driven insights We need:
Professional qualification such as CMIIA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent. Proven experience leading an internal audit function or senior audit team. On offer: A salary of to £95,000 plus a generous bonus, generous pension and benefits package and flexible, hybrid working. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions.

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