Internal Audit Manager

Internal Audit Manager

From £60,013, £4,750 flex allowance, up to 20% discretionary bonus + benefits

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What is the role? 

Responsible for developing an annual risk-based audit strategy and managing delivery of the agreed audit programme. The role will also support with the implementation of the risk management framework.

This role takes an office first hybrid approach here at London Gatwick, with three days a week in the office, two days remote, managed around the needs of the business. 

What will you do? 

Reporting to the Head of Audit and Risk you will be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering the annual programme of assurance reviews
• Working autonomously to lead and deliver assurance reviews, with a focus on root cause analysis and value-add recommendations
• Oversight of Gatwick audit team in the delivery of audits for Gatwick Airport in line with the agreed annual plan
• Communication - written and verbal - of key findings and recommendations for improvement at the conclusion of each assurance review to the relevant business stakeholders
• Preparing reports outlining the delivery of the assurance programme, key messages / findings and tracking of open issues to the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee
• Oversight and instruction of outsourced specialist internal audit work to ensure timely delivery and maintenance of quality standards
• Working with the Head of Audit & Risk to continuously improve and evolve internal audit methodology, processes and procedures, providing support to the Head of Audit & Risk on other risk management activities, including enterprise risk management.
• Delivery of audit assignments where required at other UK Airports, may require travel (EDI and BFS)

Do you have what we're looking for? 

• Relevant qualification and have either trained with an accountancy practice or in an industry environment
• Have strong technical background in either internal or external audit
• Have strong awareness of best practice approaches to risk management and internal controls, ideally in a similar fast-paced and complex business environment
• Experience of driving risk management systems
• Experience of undertaking complex internal audits with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of creating an audit universe and delivering a comprehensive audit plan aligned to risk-based principles
• Ability to complete root cause analysis and provide value-add recommendations
• Management of third parties and outsourced specialist internal audit work to ensure timely delivery and maintenance of quality standards
• Experience of reporting, identifying process improvement , keen interest in continuous improvement, digital and data driven initiatives
• Experience of ISO 31000 or other enterprise risk management frameworks
• Understand best practice risk and audit techniques and knowledge of new developments
• Proven track record of undertaking large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods to complete them and implement solutions.

What's in it for you?  

We value our people and reward every employee fairly with a highly competitive package, enhanced by: 

• A discretionary annual bonus,  

• Free staff parking,  

• Discounted rail travel to work,  

• Share matching scheme and more.  

We offer a rewarding world of flexible benefits you can tailor to the things that matter to you most.  

There's also plenty of opportunities for career progression, as well as training to support your personal and professional development.   

At London Gatwick we're also very well connected, just 30 minutes from central London and directly linked to over 100 towns and cities. Whether you prefer to travel by cycle, electric car, or train, we aim to make your journey to work as convenient and cost-effective as possible.   

What's it like to work at London Gatwick? 

At London Gatwick, our people are our biggest asset. We want our people to thrive and have the best experience while working with us. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. 

We are an organisation that places diversity, equity and inclusion at its heart. Our aim; to create a place where everyone belongs and has a voice, and we recognise we all play an important role in our success. 

London Gatwick supports an inclusive recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best. Please make us aware as part of your application should you require any reasonable adjustments.  

Click apply now to start your career journey with London Gatwick. 

You can find out more about what it's like to work at London Gatwick, visit our careers site Careers at London Gatwick