The Role:

• Taking a lead role in the development and execution of an agile risk-based audit plan, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Review documentation and engage with stakeholders to understand key risks, processes and controls in areas being audited.
• Prepare Audit Planning Documents for review by the Group FD and Director of Financial Operations.
• Perform walkthroughs and develop Risk and Control Matrices for each audit.
• Execute audit testing, identifying weaknesses in internal controls and recommending practical risk based solutions.
• Draft audit reports and present key findings and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure implementation of audit recommendations and monitor progress.
• Provide coaching to junior staff members.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by improving audit processes and initiatives.
• Actively participate in risk review committees providing advice and insight. 
• The role will primarily focus on Financial, Operational, IT, HR and Commercial processes whilst working with the Head of Internal Legal Audit on Legal audits. 
• Present to the Audit Committee on the progress of the audit plan and key findings and recommendations. 
• Liaise with external auditors and regulators as required. 

The Person:

• Accounting qualification (ACA, ACMA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Several years of hands-on experience in internal auditing. Legal industry experience advantageous.
• Robust understanding of auditing standards, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
• Enjoy fostering productive working relationships within the team as well as outside of it.
• Analytical approach to problem-solving and willing to be hands-on in the process, proactively ensure you gather all relevant information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Professional approach.
• Understanding of the Regulatory framework.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate at all levels across all departments.
• High levels of attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Company Core Values:

• Aspire: To challenge convention, an entrepreneur with energy for change. To be the best that we can be
• Integrate: Bring together people and systems into a cohesive force
• Innovate: To creatively evolve our working practices, use our revenue and resources in a virtuous cycle of improving our people, systems and growth
• Commit: To delivering excellent client experience and working with integrity, investing in long term relationships, creating a strong market position and delivering sustained commercial advantage