Senior Audit and Risk Manager

Rentokil Pest Control South Africa; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pest control company in Crawley is seeking an Audit Manager to provide independent assurance to management. You will lead audit reviews and enhance internal controls while supporting corporate governance. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in auditing and certification such as ACCA or CPA. This position offers hybrid working and competitive benefits including healthcare and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Hybrid working

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Healthcare

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Auditing, Risk Management and/or accounting.
• Experience of supervising, managing and developing a team.
• Knowledgeable of the Standards for Internal Auditors (IIA).

Responsibilities

• Lead in planning and executing audit reviews.
• Provide training and guidance to Internal Audit colleagues.
• Support corporate governance activities.

Skills

Good business acumen

Good organisation skills

Ability to effectively communicate

Experience in Risk Management

Demonstrated ability to influence and resolve problems

Education

Certification as an ACCA, CIMA, CIA, CPA, CISA or other relevant certificate

Job description

Overview

Support the Global Audit Functions to provide independent assurance to management and the board

Audit

Responsibilities — Audit

• 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

Responsibilities — Risk

• 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

Essential

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Hybrid working
• Rentokil Initial Reward Scheme
• 23 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare
• Free parking

At Rentokil Initial, our customers and colleagues represent diverse backgrounds and experiences. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, actively encouraging applications from individuals from all walks of life. Our belief is that everyone irrespective of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs, has the potential to thrive and contribute.

We embrace the differences that make each of our colleagues unique, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. To ensure that your journey with us is accessible if you have any individual requirements we invite you to communicate any specific needs or preferences you may have during any stage of the recruitment process. Our team is available to support you; feel free to reach out to ([e-mail]) if you need anything

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