Principal Audit Manager - Finance & Corporate Services

6w1 month ago

EBRD

London, GB · Full-time · £120,000 – £160,000

About this role

The Principal, Audit Manager leads and coordinates audit activities across Finance, Operations, Treasury, HR, Legal, Compliance, Risk and Strategy. They apply strong influencing, communication and relationship building skills to secure stakeholder engagement. The role supports high quality audit delivery with sound judgement in complex situations.

Operating with high autonomy, they guide multidisciplinary audit teams including guest auditors and co-sourced staff, providing direction and feedback. They convey complex audit issues clearly to diverse senior audiences, fostering open dialogue. The role involves limited travelling and navigating sensitive situations with diplomacy.

IAD provides independent third line of defence assurance per IIA standards to Executive Management and Board. The Principal interacts closely with stakeholders up to Director level. They supervise teams on tasks delegated by IAD leadership, offering formal coaching.

Innovates within the function to solve complex internal audit problems. Continuously monitors organisational, risk and control developments in assigned portfolio. Plans and executes audits independently to IIA quality standards.

Requirements

Strong influencing, communication and relationship building skills for stakeholder engagement
Ability to convey complex audit issues clearly to senior audiences
Sound judgement to navigate complex and sensitive situations with diplomacy
Experience guiding multidisciplinary audit teams with high autonomy
Knowledge of IIA International Professional Practices Framework
Ability to innovate and solve complex internal audit problems
Close interaction skills with stakeholders up to Director level
Formal supervision and coaching experience for audit teams

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate a range of audit activities across multiple business functions including Finance, Operations, Treasury, HR, Legal, Compliance, Risk and Strategy
Continuously monitor and assess organisational, risk and control developments in assigned portfolio
Independently plan and execute audit engagements and business monitoring work to IIA standards
Supervise multi-disciplinary teams, guest auditors and external consultants with timely feedback
Convey complex audit issues with clarity to diverse senior audiences
Build constructive relationships enabling open dialogue and collaboration
Navigate complex and sensitive situations with diplomacy and sound judgement
Take accountability for audit end products adhering to schedules