17 Oct
BSI
Chiswick
Job description
Great that you're thinking about a career with BSI!
Job Title : Internal Audit and Risk Manager
Location : London, Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office as well as 30% global travel.
Due to growth within the team we are hiring for a Internal Audit and Risk Manager to join the team, based in our London office.
Our Internal Audit & Risk Team here at BSI has been recently shortlisted by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors for 'Outstanding Team' in the Private Sector award.
You will be joining a high performing team and be a key member of Group Internal Audit & Risk (IAR) at BSI who provide independent, objective assurance designed to add value and improve BSI’s operations.
The mission of the IAR team is to enhance and protect organisational value by taking a risk-based approach to providing objective assurance, advice, and insight.
This role helps BSI to bring a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, processes and controls;
facilitating the alignment of risk exposures to risk appetite.
You will be establishing risk-based audit programs and execute financial controls and non-financial audits, through planning, fieldwork and reporting phases.
You will also contribute to the continuing development and improvement of IAR's ways of working, and coach junior members of the team to ensure they deliver the right quality of work.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chartered Accountant with adequate Internal Auditing experience to diversify their knowledge into Risk Management.
Key Responsibilities
Establish risk-based audit programs and execute financial controls and non-financial audits, through planning, fieldwork and reporting phases
Produce well written, insightful reporting on audit engagements
Contribute to the continuing development and improvement of IAR’s ways of working, ensuring audit tools and procedures keep abreast of industry best practice
Identify resourcing requirements for audit engagements i.e. secondees / SMEs
Coach junior members of the team and secondees to IAR to ensure they deliver the right quality of work and continue learning, being the first line of review for large audits
Work alongside the business to ensure the timely closure of audit actions
Assist with committee reporting and development of the annual Audit Plan
Support the team objectives and promote a culture of continuous improvement
Build and maintain trust-based relationships with the team,
leadership and management at all levels
Identify opportunities to create synergies with the second line of defense
Facilitate the risk management process; working closely with all areas of leadership (Exec & Leadership level) to continually review functional and principal risks in their areas.
To be successful in the role, you will have
Degree level with relevant professional qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIA or equivalent).
Minimum 3 years PQE in house experience.
Proven internal audit experience with a strong understanding of best practice.
Experience of managing risk, through risk registers and working to ERM frameworks.
Excellent communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
High quality written reporting skills.
Practical mindset to get beneath a finding to consider and present wider context and implications, to provide value and advice that comes from thorough understanding
Strong stakeholder managements skills with an ability to establish an effective network with both internal and external stakeholders, including cross functional colleagues.
BSI offers a competitive total reward package, an independent and varied job in an international environment, flexible working hours, ongoing training and development with the inclusion of 27-days annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave,
paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.
Do you believe the world deserves excellence?
We are proud to be the business improvement company for other organisations to become more sustainable and resilient and finally to inspire trust in their products, systems, services, and the world we live in.
Headquartered in London, BSI is the world's first national standards organization with more than 100 years of experience.
We are a global partner for 86,000 companies and organizations in over 193 countries, offering development, auditing, certification, and training services,
including innovative software solutions and cyber security expertise for all industries : from aerospace and automotive to food, construction, energy, healthcare, IT and trade sectors.
Incorporated by Royal Charter, we’re truly impartial, and home to the ultimate mark of trust, the Kitemark.
Through our unique combination of consulting, training, assurance and regulatory services we bring solid and broad knowledge to every company.
If you want to contribute to this inspiring challenge, bring your open and enthusiastic mindset to our dynamic team, apply now and become part of the BSI family!
D&I; Policy
BSI is committed to ensuring the diversity of our workforce reflects that of our clients and the communities in which we operate.
Our goal is to create a sense of belonging for all employees by providing opportunities to develop, grow, and engage with our global organization all while having fun doing great work.
BSI is a community where everyone can thrive.
If you require any reasonable accommodations to be made on account of a disability or impairment throughout out our recruiting process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.
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They help us ensure that BSI is a great place to work and a highly successful business.
BSI is conducting face-to-face interviews where appropriate and possible. If you are invited to a face-to-face interview but feel more comfortable with conducting the interview virtually, please speak to a member of our recruitment team.
▶️ Internal Audit & Risk Manager
🖊️ BSI
📍 Chiswick