Internal Auditor

Job Introduction

At William Grant & Sons we always do the right thing for our people, for our business, and we do so for the long term. 

The Internal Audit function provides assurance that our key risks and controls are well understood and are managed well, that our Group codes and policies are being observed and that we support the business in building and strengthening our compliance capabilities. 

It is also a place where talent thrives and if you are keen to build your experience and further your career as part of a dynamic international business with wonderful brands, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibility

• Support Lead Internal Auditors in the planning and delivery of internal audit reviews or projects ensuring these are delivered in accordance with agreed working practices, appraising the relevant risks, processes and controls
• Lead the delivery of discrete audit reviews and activities across the business, engaging with stakeholders to complete the work and apply previous experience to develop and recommend corrective actions for presentation to local management, producing draft reports and deliverables of a high standard
• Agree improvement action plans with management and support the reporting of the outcomes of audit reviews to management. Monitor the delivery of agreed actions by process owners to conclusion
• Promote the application of the Group risk management methodology through the facilitation of regular conversations with risk owners across the Group
• Contribute to the practice management activities that support the continued, effective operation and evolution of the Internal Audit function

Our Ideal Candidate

You will be a qualified accountant, ideally with two or more years of post-qualification experience, with direct experience of planning and delivering audits across multiple locations and scope areas. 

 You should be comfortable making objective assessments and conclusions based on available information, working co-operatively with others while retaining the capacity to form and articulate independent views and opinions. This will require pragmatism to identify solutions for stakeholders at different levels in the organisation and with different needs.

 We expect curiosity and are looking for someone who is keen to learn, motivated by their own personal development and the development of others. And we are committed to working with and supporting the business by spending time with our colleagues in various locations across the Group, and an ability to travel is therefore an essential aspect of this role. 

What we can offer you

• We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
• Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to ‘buy’ or ‘sell’ some holiday entitlement.
• Private Healthcare and Doctor@Hand (remote GP service).
• Our employees can join a defined contribution pension plan. Employees contribute either 4% or 5% of salary, the company contributes 8% or 10% depending on the employee contribution. Employee contributions can be made through salary sacrifice.
• Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues. 
• Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of eight times your annual basic salary.
• Product allocation so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands.
• Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
• Every employee has the opportunity to claim up to £1,000 per year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
• Learning resources to help you be your best self.

About William Grant & Sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive.