Internal Audit Manager

at  TheNottingham

ABOUT YOU: -

• Relevant internal audit experience with a good understanding of risk and controls.
• Excellent communication with the ability to build valuable stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to clearly and concisely present findings and incorporate valuable insight.
• High ethical standards, independence and integrity with the ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

ABOUT US

We are a mutual, which means we don’t have shareholders. Instead, we’re owned by our members and use our money to do good, investing in our community, responsible causes, and – well, you. So, we’re always striving to do the right thing for our team, communities and members.
Although our history spans over 170 years, our purpose of helping our members save, plan for and protect their financial futures is enduring. At The Nottingham Building Society, we are dedicated to overcoming obstacles and turning challenges into opportunities. At the heart of our mission is our unwavering commitment to breaking down barriers and building better futures by helping our customers achieve the significant milestone of owning their own home.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours
Location: Head Office, Nottingham (hybrid working, 2-3 days per week onsite)
Salary: £60000-75000
Application process: Please apply via the application button which will direct you to our careers site. If you require any adjustments to assist you in applying for this role, please contact careers@thenottingham.com
We are recruiting for an Internal Audit Manager to join our growing Internal Audit team! This is a great opportunity for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join an evolving team led by our brilliant Chief Internal Audit Officer. We are in the process of re-establishing an in-house audit function which means you will have a unique opportunity to influence our future ways of working, and the value we can add to the Society on its ambitious and exciting strategy execution journey. The Society is a modern mutual and needs a modern, innovative and flexible audit team as a result.
The Internal Audit Manager role will provide robust independent assurance on the risk and control environment across the Society. You will lead, plan, execute and report on a variety of audit activities taking a risk-based and agile approach. You will be working collaboratively with the business to ensure actions are implemented and embedded to reduce the likelihood of risk materialising.
You’ll champion and embed best practice standards while continuously refining our internal audit processes to reduce risk and effectively safeguard the organisation. You will foster strong stakeholder relationships acting as a credible and influential voice on audit matters at all levels within the organisation.
This opportunity suits someone with relevant experience within Internal Audit, with exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to balance analytical skills with strategic and critical thinking. We welcome diverse perspectives and new thinking to help us build a stronger, more innovative, and modern Building Society.

HERE’S A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING AS AN INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER AT THE NOTTINGHAM: –

• Audit planning and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive audit plans for specific business areas, including objectives, scope, methodology, and timelines. Work with business areas to develop action plans to address audit findings and manage and mitigate risks identified. Validate closure of the audit issues based on review and testing of relevant evidence provided.
• Managing Risk: Produce risk-based audit plans and conduct risk-based audit activities to provide relevant, timely and efficient assurance to management. Analyse and prioritise audit findings based on risk and impact on the Society.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare concise and insightful audit reports with clear statements of findings, impact and root cause. You will provide input and insight into the quarterly Board Audit Committee reports and the Annual Internal Audit opinion paper and represent internal audit at internal governance forums and committees, deputising for the CIAO where relevant.
• Special Projects and Investigations: Lead or participate in special projects and investigations as required by senior management or the Board providing strategic insights and recommendations for process improvements and risk mitigation.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Stay current with industry regulations, standards, and best practice in internal auditing and financial services. Contribute to the continuous development of the IA function including the identification and implementation of external best practice. You will ensure audits are conducted in accordance with applicable auditing standards and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Adopt a clear engagement approach with allocated stakeholders to share and gain internal insight, conduct ongoing assurance monitoring and update on audit activities.