Internal Audit Associate Director (Corporate)

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day.

If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Consulting brings together multiple teams to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market and beyond. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.

As an Associate Director within our Corporate Internal Audit and Controls team within Consulting, you will be responsible for managing an Internal Audit / Controls team in conjunction with Partners & Directors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of complex technical internal audits and internal controls projects at clients’ sites in accordance with the firm’s Standards.

You will make an impact by

Delivering client work, including technical reviews (both advisory and internal audit) but not restricted to:

• Lead a profitable IA / controls team to ensure effective delivery of internal audit, SOX / controls and / or third party assurance services.
• Lead and manage agreed client portfolio of internal audit for the service line and regional area.
• Approve, and if necessary prepare initial draft client audit strategy and annual audit programme / controls project plans and test plans for each client, supported by a fully costed service delivery proposal, for subsequent approval by the Director/Partner.
• Prepare & approve draft internal audit and internal controls reports prior to client and Director/Partner sign off,
• Prepare & approve draft progress papers and reports for client and Audit Committee prior to Director/Partner sign off.
• Represent the Firm in audit matters as required, including attendance at client meetings and Audit Committees, and other forums as deemed appropriate.
• Assist as part of a team that prepares tenders and presents these to win work.
• Assist in the building of the discipline and ensuring the team delivers exceptional client service.
• Control and manage the delivery of the client programme, to ensure that the work is completed to time and budget, providing solutions on any issues as appropriate to the Director/Partner.
• Ensure the effective planning and utilisation of team members in line with the approved budget - including mapping complex scheduling to optimise profitability
• Monitor the effectiveness and quality of audit work through undertaking effective senior manager review of the work.

What we are looking for

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Professionally qualified, e.g. ACA/ACCA/IA or other specialist qualification. Preferable to have accounting qualification.
• Experience in relevant Corporate Governance and Regulatory standards pertaining to listed ad large corporate clients (e.g. Corporate Governance Code, Wates Principals, AAF/ISAE. SOX).
• Gained the necessary recent and relevant experience within Internal Audit and / or SOX / controls projects. Strong internal audit methodology, technical controls documentation and control evaluation experience.
• Effective use of IT including excel, PowerPoint, Visio, audit and accounts packages, and understanding and application of data analytics.
• Experience of delivery domestically and internationally.
• Anticipates the impact of key developments within the relevant client sectors to manage overall technical and commercial risk.
• Reviews and controls the technical content of the work of others to ensure compliance with the Internal Audit Manual and other Standard Operating Procedures along with relevant regulatory standards e.g. Audit Standards.
• Aware of relevant financial targets and constraints, and actively assists senior management in achieving these, keeping Partner/client informed of potential problems including actual vs budget.
• Applies knowledge of RSM, markets and core client base, promoting and co-ordinating additional services provided to clients in portfolio.
• Converts options into recommendations and resolutions to exceed client expectations where possible – seeks value billing opportunities and creates fees.
• Ensure client data is handled securely in accordance with the Firm’s and client’s data protection procedures.
• Developing leadership qualities, and known within the Firm and different service lines.
• Sales orientated: translates client needs into engagements, demonstrates commerciality in their action, established network of clients internally and externally.

What we can offer you

• We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.
• Study Support.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 27 days holiday with the option of purchasing additional days.
• Lifestyle, health, and wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme, and access to a virtual GP.
• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse talent development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work.

That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.