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The role will report to the Risk Management Group Director in Dublin and will involve up to 75% travel, mainly in the U.K.

The main responsibilities of the role will be:

Support the Risk Management Group Director, the Audit Committee and senior management by auditing the control of business processes through operational/financial audits, including subsidiaries, branches and accounting units

As part of the Risk Management Group, work on the annual corporate governance and risk management programs.

Take full ownership of category audits, including the planning, scoping, and reporting phases in accordance with the annual Internal Audit Plan.

Developing recommendations to remedy identified control weaknesses and agreeing implementation schedules with management

Follow up on recommendations made to ensure that agreed actions have been implemented

Perform various ad-hoc projects to provide added value to the Group

Facilitate the sharing of best control practices and best risk reduction practices across the Group

Assessing business processes to identify areas of control strength and weakness

Communicating with management to ensure understanding of control weaknesses identified

Assist in the production of voluntary or compulsory technical and business reports relating to acquisitions, divestments etc

Contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of the department in its aim to reach best practice.

The role will involve travel throughout the U.K, with limited travel to continental Europe

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and an excellent track record within an audit background. They will possess a recognised Accounting Qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA etc.) with a minimum of 5 years' PQE
A broad understanding of and experience in business process analysis within a similar environment

The ability to identify and focus on issues of significant business risk

Knowledge and experience in: Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Internal Control Evaluation and Testing

Strong Financial and Analytical skills.

Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Excellent report-writing skills

An up to date knowledge of Accounting Standards and Financial Reporting requirements, including IFRS