Internal Audit Manager(AVP level)

Job Summary

The Internal Audit Manager will support the Head of Global Assurance in delivering to schedule the annual Internal Audit Plan approved by the Audit Committee.

This role is expected to develop into a self-sufficient post directly responsible for managing Internal Audit Department resources to assist the Head of Global Internal Audit with the development and delivery of the global internal audit plan, which has been approved by the Audit Committee.

Key responsibilities

• Completion of audit assignments in accordance with the annual Internal Audit Plan.
• Contribute to the preparation of audit programmes suitable for each assignment ensuring that key risks are assessed, and controls tested.
• Planning, performing, and completing audit assignments in order to fulfil the annual internal audit plan, and to carry out short notice reviews as they arise.
• Make suitable recommendations to address risks or control weaknesses identified. Identify and assess alternatives that might yield further improved efficiency or additional cost savings.
• Apply professional accounting and auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate the financial and operational systems.
• Draft internal audit reports ensuring that all statements including the observations are both factually correct and accurately and fairly reflect the significance of the issue that has been identified.
• In conjunction with other team members, development of new and improved auditing techniques including the use of data analytics

Skills & Experience

• Chartered Accountant with at least nine years post qualification experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of audit procedures and practice, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits.
• The ability to gather and analyse information and to use the results of that analysis to make effective decisions and find innovative solutions to problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of management, both orally and in writing, including the ability to interview persons to elicit sensitive information.
• Possession of excellent inter-personal skills and an ability to ensure professional standards are maintained at all times such as will enable the development of close working relationships with a wide variety of individuals within the Firm.
• Maintenance of strict and complete independence from all non-audit operational management at all the times. A high standard of integrity in this regard will be expected in relation to all relevant matters.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, especially legislation changes and developments as they affect the partnership, and of new auditing techniques and practices.
• Ability to see the role in the broader context of the organisation as a whole and its clients and use that knowledge to drive action.
• Ability to schedule and manage own activities, including the ability to work across several audit projects at any one time in order to accomplish the goals of the Internal Audit function.
• Capacity and willingness to undertake ad-hoc foreign travel to all offices of the business as required, and at times on short notice.
• Aptitude to work independently by self or as part of a team.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and the ability to use these applications to produce high quality and clear documents.
• It would be a distinct advantage for the candidate to have:
• A good understanding of Oracle accounting software.
• Familiarity with data analytics software.
• Experience of working in an international environment.
• Big 6 experience or experience working in similar roles in a Multi-National Corporations.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills are a must.

Who we are

As one of the leading international law firms, our work spans jurisdictions, cultures, and languages – and so do our people.

We believe every career at Clifford Chance should be rewarding and stimulating –  full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly and collaborative approach to work.

You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations.

But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all our teams.

Whatever your area of expertise, Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds meet.

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here.

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