Internal Audit Manager
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Accounting
Financial Analyst, Financial Compliance
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a US-listed global leader in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. The Group operates across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, providing high-quality products and services to professional customers through an extensive distribution network. In Europe, GPC operates through Alliance Automotive Group and other subsidiaries, supporting independent distributors and repair networks across multiple countries.
About the UK&IE RegionThe UK&IE region represents a key strategic market within GPC Europe. It relies on a strong network of distribution centres and branches serving automotive professionals. As part of the European Internal Audit organization, we are currently recruiting an Internal Operational Auditor – UK&IE.
Reporting LineThe position reports directly to the Europe Operational Audit Senior Manager and is part of the European Internal Audit team.
Role &Key Responsibilities
As Internal Operational Auditor – UK&IE, your primary role is to perform on-site operational audits across the UK&IE region to ensure that Group and local internal procedures are properly applied, particularly in the areas of:
Cash management Inventory and stock controls Revenue recognition and sales processes You play a key role in securing operational processes, identifying risks, and supporting continuous improvement at site level.
Your responsibilities include:
- Plan and carry out on-site audits at branches and distribution centres
- Assess compliance with internal policies and procedures related to:
- Cash handling and safeguarding
- Inventory management and stock accuracy
- Sales processes and revenue reliability
- Test key controls defined by the Group
- Identify gaps, control weaknesses and root causes
- Document audit work and conclusions in the Group audit tool
- Draft clear, structured and actionable audit reports
- Assess risk levels and prioritize recommendations
- Follow up on remediation action plans with local management
- Act as a trusted partner for operational teams
- Raise awareness of internal control requirements and operational risks
- Provide pragmatic recommendations to strengthen processes
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational control practices within the UK&IE region
- Escalate recurring or structural issues to the European level when relevant
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or a related field
Experience- Operationally experienced profile with a background in site management, operational finance, controlling, stock management or similar hands-on roles
- Recent graduate with a strong interest in operational audit and internal control, eager to work close to the field and gain exposure to operational environments
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Strong organisationnel and documentation skills
- Ability to interact confidently with operational teams
- Pragmatic, hands-on and solution-oriented approach
- Fluent English (mandatory) – written and spoken French would be a plus
Based in Bradford (UK) or Milton Keynes (UK) Frequent travel across UK & Ireland
Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.
Since 1928, GPC has set the standards for performance and value for our customers and our stakeholders. Today, we’re proud to say we’re the largest global auto parts network and a leading industrial parts distributor, one that offers rewarding careers that combine small company feel with a global scale. Our strengths are in the relationships we build and the value we deliver by merging local expertise with a global force.
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