Job description
Join ApexGuard Compliance Group as a Senior Auditor in London. You will lead financial and operational audits, assess internal controls, and partner with senior stakeholders to strengthen governance and risk management.
We seek a results-driven professional with deep understanding of financial frameworks, regulatory requirements, and modern audit techniques. This full-time role offers a clear path to leadership, a collaborative environment, and a compensation package aligned with market standards.
Responsibility
- Plan, execute, and oversee internal and external audits to assess risk and control environments.
- Develop and refine audit programs, test procedures, and sampling strategies to ensure evidence quality.
- Evaluate internal controls, identify deficiencies, and propose practical remediation actions with owners.
- Collaborate with business units to implement improvements, track remediation, and monitor control performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (SOX, IFRS/UK GAAP, ISA) and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, coach, and review work of junior auditors; coordinate with external auditors as needed.
- Analyze data using analytics tools to identify anomalies and opportunities for efficiency.
- Prepare clear, concise reports for senior management and Audit Committee with actionable recommendations.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA, or CIA.
- 5+ years' experience in internal or external auditing within financial services, manufacturing, or corporate environments.
- Strong knowledge of SOX, IFRS/UK GAAP, risk assessment frameworks, and audit best practices.
- Proficiency with data analytics tools (Excel advanced, ACL, IDEA, Power BI) and audit software.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders and present findings clearly.
- Proven leadership and project-management capabilities; able to mentor staff and manage multiple audits simultaneously.
- High ethical standards, professional skepticism, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment; willingness to travel as needed (up to 15%).