Audit and Compliance Manager

at  The HALO Trust

SUMMARY:

As audit and compliance manager you will act as HALO’s key focal point for the management of external statutory and grant audits, planning and communicating roles and responsibilities during audits, liaising with external audit firms and reporting to the financial leadership team on the progress of audits, through to completion. You will also support the provision of assurance that HALO’s internal control environment is operating effectively, planning and coordinating the internal audit function and compliance activities, along with overseeing the design and delivery of training in key areas of financial compliance.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Job title: Audit and Compliance Manager
Reports to: Head of Corporate Finance
Direct reports: Financial Training Officer
Relationships: Internal: Heads of Finance, Regional Finance Managers, central and overseas finance teams, Programmes Group Leadership Team, other internal stakeholders across departments.
External: Auditors (UK statutory, project/grant and overseas statutory).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with external auditors and internal teams to plan and coordinate the annual UK statutory audit, coordinating the collation of audit schedules, working papers etc. in preparation.
• Plan, commission, and close out external project/grant audits in accordance with agreed schedules/timelines and contract obligations.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of the internal audit plan and other internal compliance activities.
• Maintain up-to date register of audit findings (internal and external), liaising with the financial leadership team to ensure relevant corrective action is taken and communicated across key stakeholders.
• Liaise with overseas programmes to maintain a register of HALO programme requirements for the production and audit of financial statements, ensuring such requirements are communicated and delivered in accordance with relevant timescales.
• Analyse data from external and internal audit and compliance activities to identify and assess potential risks and control weaknesses and develop recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and resolution of audit issues.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices and incorporate them into audit and compliance processes and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to staff and promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards and professional guidelines and maintain confidentiality of audit information.

ALL HALO STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO UNDERTAKE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL DUTIES:

• Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
• Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
• Travel overseas to HALO Programmes as and when required (maximum 3 x 1 week visits per year).
• To discharge duties and responsibilities under HALO’s Health and Safety Procedures which may include Risk and COSHH assessments and participation in evacuation procedures as necessary.
• This job description is intended to summarise the main duties and responsibilities of the post; this is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All HALO staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.