Internal Audit Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

Salary: £60-70K + 12% bonus.

The role of the Internal Audit Manager EMEA is to lead and participate operational, strategic, and financial audits, as well as consulting projects within the EMEA region. They will be responsible for delivering the annual Internal Audit plan, contributing to strategy development and execution, and acting as a point of contact and knowledge partner for EMEA S&F stakeholders, driving governance and the risk agenda. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to support cross-regional audits and initiatives, delivering value for global S&F and other functions (ESG, Commercial, P&O, etc.).

The Internal Audit Manager EMEA will report directly to the EMEA Internal Audit Director and will be a part of a dedicated team of nine internal audit managers focused on the EMEA region. Building strong relationships with key stakeholders is vital for this role, as it positions the manager as a trusted business partner.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Participate in new audits and consultative engagements including core insurance, compliance, operational, and strategic areas.
• Lead new audits and consultative engagements in core assurance, compliance, operational, and strategic areas.
• Performs audit procedures which involve developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting management processes and procedures.
• Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and preparing working papers.
• Identify, develop, and documents audit issues and recommendations for improvement exercising independent judgment regarding the areas under review.

What skills do you require?

• A relevant qualification in accounting (ACA, CIA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA etc.).
• Experience in external and or internal audit.
• Ideally experience within the Big4 or FMCG business.
• Experience of working internationally
• Experience of influencing without authority
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Very good stakeholder management

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.