Internal Auditor

Marc Daniels are partnering with a market‑leading FMCG group to recruit an Internal Auditor to strengthen their financial control, risk management and compliance framework. This is a visible role working closely with finance and senior stakeholders to assess controls, challenge processes and drive continuous improvement.

The role

Plan and deliver internal audits across key financial, operational and compliance areas in line with the annual audit plan.
Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, identify control gaps and make clear, pragmatic recommendations.
Perform risk‑based testing on key processes, documenting work performed, findings and agreed actions to a high standard.
Liaise closely with management and process owners to understand end‑to‑end processes and agree practical remediation plans.
Follow up on audit recommendations to ensure actions are implemented and embedded on a timely basis.
Support wider control and compliance initiatives, including UK SOX readiness, technical accounting updates and new business or system change projects.
Provide ad‑hoc advice on controls, risk and compliance matters, helping to raise awareness of good practice across the business.

About you

Qualified or finalist Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with experience in internal audit, internal controls or risk/compliance.
Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, financial reporting and risk‑based auditing.
Comfortable challenging the status quo and influencing senior stakeholders while maintaining strong working relationships.
Excellent communication skills, able to present complex issues clearly in both written reports and verbally.
Organised and proactive self‑starter who can manage multiple audits and deadlines