Group Internal Audit Assistant Manager
Join Howdens as a Group Internal Audit Assistant Manager and build your career within an industry‑leading FTSE 100 organisation. Working as part of our Group Risk and Assurance team, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your internal audit career. This role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business and an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience by leading audit assignments from planning through to reporting. It is a full‑time, permanent opportunity with flexibility to be based at our offices in Raunds, Northampton or Watford.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Group Senior Internal Audit Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the Internal Audit Plan by engaging with the Leadership team to plan, scope, execute, and report on audit assignments, driving improvements in our control framework. This dynamic role involves leading audit projects across Finance, Operations, and IT, offering new insights and fostering positive change throughout the Group. You’ll independently plan and execute audits and handle multiple concurrent activities. Additionally, you’ll support ongoing enhancements in audit processes, contributing to the continuous improvement of our internal controls.
Qualifications
Extensive experience in internal audit across Finance, Operations, and IT assignments within a large organisation or accounting firms. Professionally qualified (IIA Diploma/CIA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or nearing completion. Experience in project assurance and risk management, with the ability to provide robust assurance over projects and emerging business risks, including Fraud and ESG‑related matters. In‑depth knowledge of internal audit practices, principles, and procedures. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Able to influence senior leaders in the business including the Executive Board. Experience in coordinating audit teams and managing daily operations of audit reviews. Expertise in the annual audit planning process, providing insights into key risks. Strong literacy and report writing skills. Able to demonstrate line management capability. Proficient in data analytics development and reporting. Ability to simplify complex technical issues for broader understanding and influence. Self‑motivated, with the ability to independently plan and manage workloads. Acts with integrity with a commitment to confidentiality, tact, and ethical conduct.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
- Award winning pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
- Private medical health insurance
- Annual car allowance
- Life assurance
- Staff discount
- Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
Location
Flexible to be based at our offices in Raunds, Northampton or Watford.
Right to work
Valid right to work in the UK is required. We do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time.
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