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Internal Auditor

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Main Responsibility

  • Support the Lead Internal Auditors in the delivery of larger internal audit reviews across the Group and to lead and deliver discrete audits, control assessments and risk projects.
  • Work as part of the Internal Audit team to maintain the operation and evolution of the Internal Audit function, its methodologies, working practices and reporting. 
  • Support the planning and delivery of internal audit reviews or projects across disparate geographical areas, spanning financial controls, operational processes and regulatory aspects.  Deliver these 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 producing draft reports and deliverables of a high standard.
  • Present conclusions and findings to local management.  Apply previous experience to develop and recommend corrective actions and other improvement suggestions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of risk management responses.
  • Agree improvement action plans with responsible management and support the reporting of the outcomes of audit reviews to management.  Monitor the delivery of agreed actions by process owners.
  • Contribute to the development of corporate governance activities throughout the Group, including the development of risk management frameworks, audit methodologies and governance structures.
  • Contribute to the activities that support the continued, effective operation and evolution of the Internal Audit function.

Our Ideal Candidate

 

Essential:

  • A qualified accountant or internal auditor with prior experience of delivering internal audit and controls assurance projects within industry or professional services.
  • Previous involvement in the successful delivery of a range of internal or external audits, or investigations into complex business systems or processes, and the generation of commercially relevant observations and recommendations.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, coupled with the ability to engage with leaders and process owners throughout the business.
  • Eager to learn quickly and to obtain extensive experience of an exciting, fast-moving, international business.
  • Ability to work autonomously, with remote support and guidance.
  • Ability to work co-operatively alongside others, or independently as required, taking responsibility for discrete audits and projects and retaining the capacity to form and articulate independent views and opinions.
  • Willingness to travel widely, occasionally at short notice.

Desirable:

  • Previous experience in international business; the food and drink or fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.
  • Foreign language skills (particularly French, Spanish or Mandarin).

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. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.

William Grant & Sons

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