Lead in the planning, execution and reporting of country, regional or Thematic audit reviews including preparation of audit timetables, liaison at all stages with senior management, execution of fieldwork and preparation and presentation of audit reports to management.
On some audits perform the audit procedures, under the direction of the Lead on the audit including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting issues and recommendations
Review work completed by direct reports to ensure alignment and consistency with the Groups methodology
Provide training, coaching and guidance to Internal Audit colleagues on methodology, recommendations and working practices.
Develop a trusted working relationship with the regional, functional and country financial leaders
Identify and recommend improvements to internal controls in the allocated processes and identify and share best practice across the audit team and to the auditees
Support corporate governance activities such as risk management, controls incident reporting and fraud monitoring, and undertake ad hoc investigation and advisory risk and control services to operational management as required.
Establish working relationships with the central and regional process owners
Keep fully up-to-date with internal and external business developments including acquisitions, new systems, new products and services, legislative and regulatory changes, etc.
Bi Annual review of audit issues for the allocated process with the functional lead
Own the Groups Risk Framework, including coordinating regular reviews of the Risk register and providing analysis of changes
Work with the second line functions to ensure the organization complies with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards
Contribute to the Risk and Uncertainties section of the Annual Report and Accounts
Contribute to the Group Risk Committee reporting
Requirements
Good business acumen, understanding of how a multinational company such as Rentokil Initial works
Good organisation skills with the ability to methodically review complex data,
Certification as an ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant certificate.
Minimum of 5 years experience in Auditing, Risk Management and or accounting
Experience of supervising, managing and developing a team
Ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of management, including executive management,
Ability to offer value to management and auditees, with strong engagement and relationship building.
Experience in Risk Management
Knowledgeable of the Standards for Internal Auditors (IIA)
Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
Demonstrated the ability to influence and resolve problems.
Demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co workers, colleagues and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
Desirable
Experience of Data analytics
Knowledge and experience of Fraud investigations and reporting
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