28 Oct
Mitie
London
Job Description Internal Audit Assistant Manager (Fixed-Term) Location London SE SG :
6 months fixed-term contract
We are currently looking for an Assistant Internal Audit Manager who will play a vital role in strengthening Mitie's internal control framework, assessing risk management capabilities, and providing independent assurance to the company's stakeholders on the effectiveness of processes and controls. The role involves planning, executing, and reporting on operational, financial, regulatory, and compliance-related audits, as well as providing assurance advisory services. Working alongside the investigation and internal controls teams,
the Internal Audit Manager has the opportunity to take end-to-end ownership of various activities, including shaping the internal controls environment, assisting with internal investigations, and offering ad-hoc advisory services to management.
The Internal Audit team reports to the Audit Committee, and its work is highly visible to, and valued by, senior management and the Board. The role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities, including internal audits, investigations, fraud monitoring, and internal controls, providing a great opportunity to learn about the different business units within Mitie and to advance internally.
Key responsibilities include applying business insights into the scoping of audits included in the Internal Audit Plan, ensuring audits provide adequate assurance to the Board and the Audit Committee. The Asisstant Internal Audit Manager must ensure all audits have clear timescales and milestones agreed with the auditees and perform audits in accordance with internal auditing standards and company policies, ensuring their timely completion.
The role also involves preparing and presenting clear and concise reports on audit findings, ensuring that controls properly mitigate risks, are well-documented, supported by evidence, and clearly communicated to auditees. The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for ensuring that corrective actions arising from internal audits protect and add value to the business, tracking these actions to completion, and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels throughout the company.
Additionally, the role includes preparing and presenting key findings from pivotal audits to Senior Management and the Audit Committee, maintaining professional certifications, and staying current with developments in internal audit, accounting, governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
The Internal Audit Manager is expected to maximise performance delivery and development, encourage collaboration and empowerment, and foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement. When required, the role also involves undertaking ad-hoc reviews or advisory projects requested by management.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB qualification) with experience in risk-based auditing and internal audit.
A strong working knowledge of IFRS, UK GAAP, Corporate Governance, and Financial Reporting requirements is essential, as is exposure to the commercial environment within a large and fast-moving organisation, preferably in facilities management or outsourcing.
The role requires strong written and verbal communication skills,
with the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and convey audit findings and recommendations in report format. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at a senior level are crucial, including the ability to present proportionate and strategically aligned findings to senior management.
The candidate should be able to inspire respect, trust, and commitment within the business, demonstrate sound business judgement, and work well under pressure with high levels of personal drive, energy, and commitment.
The role also demands a practical, hands-on approach and personal responsibility for delivery,
along with experience in auditing within a transforming organisation and auditing change and projects.
Desirable qualifications include IT/IS auditing knowledge and experience in data analytics.
▶️ Internal Audit Assistant Manager (Fixed-Term)
🖊️ Mitie
📍 London