Internal Auditor

Job Description

Inchcape PLC - Internal AuditorUK based hybrid working with travel across UK and Europe.Attractive Salary + Bonus + Great Employee Benefits Full TimeAt Inchcape, we are all about rewarding hard work, that’s why we offer a benefits package with great perks from vehicle discounts to mental health support and much more…

• Family Friendly - Enhanced family friendly policies, giving you more time to spend with your family.
• Annual leave - A minimum of 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), rising with long service.
• Looking to develop - Grow your career with us, receive industry leading training from the brand you represent and our dedicated training team.
• Your Wellbeing - We take employee wellbeing seriously at Inchcape, we offer a programme to support all our colleagues and families with whatever challenges they may face.
• Your Discount - From Apple to Asda and everything in between, we offer discounts that save you money every day.
• Your Finances - Effortlessly grow your savings with our Share Scheme, we will match up to 7% when you enrol into our flexible pension scheme and have peace of mind with our free life assurance cover and much more.
• Your Recognition - We put our colleagues at the heart of what we do with ongoing recognition and an annual event to celebrate those that go over and above.
• Drive with us - We offer discounts and offers on both new & used vehicles and servicing for you, your friends and family.
• Your Health - From gym discounts to cash healthcare plans, find everything you need to look after your health.
• Cycle to Work - Get a bike and or cycling gear at a significantly reduced price.
• Community Volunteering Day - Every colleague has an additional day to spend volunteering for a charity or good cause of their choice, as well as the option to get involved in our company wide charity initiatives.
• A company that cares - We believe Inchcape is for everyone and we’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Job DescriptionThis is an exceptionally exciting time to be joining the Global Internal Audit Team as we undergo fundamental change in the way we conduct our business. With a greater focus on digitisation and our new Accelerate strategy focussing on Distribution Excellenceand Vehicle Lifecycle Services, the internal audit function will need to be at the centre of our business, providing robust yet nimble assurance and truly adding value as we further strengthen our audit, risk and compliance framework. Our move towards sharedservices will also create the opportunity for this role to be involved in assurance over the newly created Global Business Services function. As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the UK Internal Auditor role will be responsible for both managing and delivering reviews assisting the Regional Audit Managers (including IT & Programme Assurance) developing relationships and acting as an ambassadorfor the Internal Audit function across the Group.Main Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Regional Internal Audit Managers to lead/support delivery of audits (including business and IT audits), including planning, execution, and reporting of observations to stakeholders.
• Delivering adequate and high-quality audit working papers to support the audit conclusions in the TeamMate+ system.
• Collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders and assurance providers across the Region and Group as appropriate to act as a business partner to provide advice on financial and technology controls, maintaining an up-to-date current knowledge of regulatoryrequirements and Inchcape’s business offerings.
• Working closely with and supporting the business to address and close identified audit remediation actions in a timely manner.
• Champion Data Analytics across the function, contributing to the overall strategy and its evolution ensuring the team is trained and supported.
• Engaging with teams across the business to further enhance governance, risk management and control frameworks through the implementation of best practices and industry standards.
• Conducting thorough, professional, and timely investigations of whistle-blowing allegations and frauds by gathering relevant information, conducting interviews, performing data analytics, and ensuring timely reporting.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in external or internal audit. A relevant qualification is desirable (CISA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA etc.).
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of internal control framework for information and technology (e.g. COSO, COBIT) and auditing experience of operational controls.
• Ability to identify and assess risks and translate them into impact analysis for internal control effectiveness, efficiency and financial reporting.
• Strong IT skills (SAP, Data analytics, MS Office etc.), problem solving, analytical and project management skills with the ability to work on multiple projects within set timelines and with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written, communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to liaise with, and influence, control and process owners and management.
• Flexible and adaptable; a proven track record of, and preference for, working in the changing environments with ambiguity.
• Ability to pay attention to detail while seeing the big picture’.
• Proficiency in English (business level verbal, spoken and written). Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

About UsInchcape is a leading independent global automotive distributor and retailer. We aim to deliver an outstanding customer experience at every one of our franchised dealerships, and to support this all our dealerships have specialist, manufacturer trained staffto ensure you and your car receive the best possible attention.OUR VISION: To be the world’s most trusted automotive Distributor.Inchcape is ambitious! We are pursuing a strategy of growth, both organically and by acquisition, across the globe. We have a number of exciting opportunities for equally ambitious talent.

Keyskills :
AuditAutomotiveGovernanceRegulatory RequirementsRisk Management