Senior Manager Internal Audit

Location: Farringdon

About the role Are you looking to lead high-profile audit engagements within a major global manufacturing environment across Europe? DS Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager - Internal Audit to join our team. Reporting into audit leadership, you will lead the systematic evaluation and strengthening of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across our EMEA footprint.

In this role, you will act as a pivotal leader delivering rigorous financial assurance in a dual listed (UK and US) environment, supervising multiple engagement teams, and partnering directly with senior executive stakeholders to drive financial and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

Audit Leadership & Execution :
Direct the end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of complex financial, operational, and internal control reviews across EMEA, ensuring full compliance with professional and US SOX standards SOX & Internal Controls Evaluation:
Lead the testing and evaluation of design and operational effectiveness for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), advising leadership on control deficiencies and remediation plans Audit Strategy & Scoping:
Develop risk-based audit plans, engagement scopes, testing strategies, and sampling methodologies aligned with UK Corporate Governance and SEC/PCAOB expectations Stakeholder & External Auditor Alignment:
Build strong partnerships with executive management, European business unit controllers, financial control function and external auditors to streamline SOX compliance and audit coverage Team Leadership & Mentorship:
Lead, coach, and develop regional audit team members and co-source audit testing providers fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across European hubs Continuous Improvement:
Drive the integration of data analytics and automated testing tools to modernise audit methodologies and enhance assurance quality So, if you are a Senior Internal Audit Manager looking for a new challenge in a European business which prioritises operational excellence and encourages you to make a difference, or an experienced Internal Audit Manager looking to take on more responsibility - then we are looking for you!

About you We are looking for an established audit leader with industry experience navigating large corporate environments subject to SOX compliance:

Experience of working in a mixture of public practice and in-house internal audit positions

Experience of working within a multinational corporate or commercial group in a dual-listed business would be advantageous Degree educated and with an appropriate professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CPA, or ACCA) Strong expertise in financial controls, risk assessment, use of Audit Management tools and data analytic skills Solid technical knowledge of hands-on SOX expertise - IFRS, SOX 404 compliance, and PCAOB requirements within EMEA operations Proven ability to coach, manage, and develop in-house and co-source audit teams while delivering multi-project plans Sharp business acumen and professional skepticism, with communication skills to influence senior management effectively Willingness to travel Benefits Competitive salary Discretionary bonus and benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection Employee Assistance Programme Employee Discounts Cycle to work scheme

Location:

This is a hybrid role, split between the London Paddington office (3 days) and home (2 days) - however flexibility will be required at times including business travel across EMEA.

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