OVERVIEW:

This is an exciting new role for an Internal Audit Manager. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and has a strong ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring alignment across teams. The Manager will play a pivotal role in driving strategy execution, operational efficiency, and stakeholder engagement across the Audit function. The successful candidate will have experience in risk consulting and internal audit either as part of a professional service firm, or as a manager in a large company. You will deliver audit outcomes of excellent quality and drive and support others on the team to do the same. You will also identify themes, trends and systemic issues in results and influence key stakeholders in broader actions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or professional qualification
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Strong understanding of Audit Standards and methodology and internal control frameworks
• Strong report writing skills
• Strong relationship management skills, with proven record of working and influencing stakeholders across various levels
• Experience in dealing with regulators and/or other external stakeholders preferred
• Strong project management skills, ability to organise and motivate teams, prioritise tasks and guide other team members to deliver on time to high quality standards

JOB SUMMARY:

The Internal Audit Manager will be an integral part of the Regulatory Compliance team within the Corporate Services Department. The successful candidate will ensure operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory standards by conducting thorough audits and evaluations. The Manager’s primary focus will be to oversee and manage the internal audit function, ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulations. He/she/they will lead the development and implementation of best practices in risk management and internal controls to safeguard the organisation’s assets and integrity. The Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on audits to senior management and Tuath’s Board,

1. Assist in the development of organisational Risk Management Plan through financial, regulatory, compliance or operational reviews/audits.
2. Support in the delivery of the audit plan by ensuring the appropriate processes are followed and are completed on time
3. Analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of the control system in place to mitigate risk and promote a culture of oversight and control across the organisation.
4. Conduct audit investigations as and when necessary, or upon request by an appropriate authority.
5. Liaise with all departments within the organisation to ensure effective and efficient auditing of operations
6. Coordinate audit activities with external auditors
7. Recommend changes in policies and procedures in a way that shall impact positively on the achievement of the goals and objectives of the organisation
8. Provide internal guidance and direction to support with Data Protection queries at every level and embed a GDPR compliant culture within the Association.
9. Develop and delivery audit training for internal departments and assist managers with ‘first line of defence’ reviews.
10. Maintain registers for audit findings, including compliance logs and internal audit plans and report, where necessary, to the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee.
11. Keep the Association informed of up-to-date developments in the areas of core interest to the Association’s work.
12. Actively develop the relationship between the work of the Corporate Services Department and its internal customers by collaborating on projects.
13. Develop a culture of ‘constant improvement’ in compliance with specific focus on process, controls and system.
14. Promote a culture of ethics and integrity within the Association, and conduct the audit work in line with internal controls and processes