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Internal Audit Manager in Cheadle

Job Description

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Internal Audit Manager

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Location: North West

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Salary: £44,000 - £59,000 per annum, depending on experience

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Role type: Permanent

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Sector: Not-for-Profit

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Manager to join a well-established charity based in the North West.

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This is a key leadership position within the organisation, responsible for managing and developing the Internal Audit function across the UK and internationally.

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Key responsibilities:

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  • Developing and implementing the Internal Audit strategy, methodology and annual audit plan in consultation with the Audit Committee.
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  • Overseeing Internal Audit activity across the UK and international field offices.
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  • Assessing the effectiveness of risk management, governance and internal controls across operational, financial and compliance areas.
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  • Determining audit scopes and terms of reference, presenting findings and monitoring agreed recommendations and action plans.
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  • Leading, coaching and developing a team of five Internal Audit professionals.
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  • Promoting a consistent and effective approach to the Internal Audit cycle across the organisation.
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  • Regularly reviewing and improving the organisation's approach to identifying and managing risk.
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  • Acting as an ambassador for Internal Audit, promoting a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability.
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  • Providing independent, objective advice on controls, compliance, operational effectiveness and risk mitigation.
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  • Identifying control weaknesses, potential cost savings and opportunities to improve organisational effectiveness.
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  • Preparing and presenting audit reports for senior management and the Audit Committee.
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  • Producing quarterly Audit Committee reporting and an annual report on the effectiveness of the organisation's internal control environment.
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  • Conducting and overseeing investigations into serious incidents, fraud and other significant irregularities.
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  • Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, international field offices and the Audit Committee.
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  • Maintaining effective relationships with external auditors, regulators and relevant external bodies.
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  • Supporting the wider Finance function with the year-end accounts process.
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  • Keeping up to date with developments in international NGO regulation, charity governance, audit best practice and compliance requirements.
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  • Representing the organisation at relevant sector and professional meetings.
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Essential experience

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  • A degree in Finance, Accounting, Audit, Business Management or a related discipline.
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  • A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIA, CMIIA or equivalent.
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  • At least 6 years' experience in Internal Audit.
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  • At least 2 years' experience managing and developing people.
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  • Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks.
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  • Proven experience designing and delivering risk-based audit programmes.
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  • Experience presenting audit findings and recommendations to senior management, Board and/or Audit Committee level.
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  • Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
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  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against deadlines in a complex and fast-moving environment.
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Experience within an international charity, NGO or not-for-profit organisation would be particularly valuable, as would experience of auditing grant-funded programmes and donor-funded projects.

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Internal Audit Manager in Cheadle

Cheadle SK8, UK
Full time

Published on 09/02/2026

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