Audit Partner

Position: Audit Partner (Contract)
Location: Greater London

New Job Opportunity - Audit Business Partner - 8 Month Contract - Central London

Job Title:

Audit Business Partner

Location:

Central London

Contract:

8 Month Contract PAYE

Hybrid: 3 days office, 2 days home

Purpose of the Role

The Audit Business Partner is responsible for delivering targeted Internal Audit activities under the direction of the relevant Global Internal Audit Manager. The role provides assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee and Our client’s Leadership Team that key risks are identified and managed in line with the company’s risk appetite, and that mitigating controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively.

The position also plays a key role in embedding effective internal audit practices as part of the in-house audit delivery capability.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety, Environment & Security (HSES)

Ensure all activities are conducted safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements, legislation, and Our Client’s HSES procedures.
Ethics & Compliance

Carry out all duties in accordance with Our Client’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures.
Complete all mandatory compliance training requirements.
Areas of Accountability

Vision

Support the development and implementation of the Internal Audit (IA) team vision and action plan.
Contribute to the continued maturity of in-house risk and controls capability.
People

Support the development of core Internal Audit capability.
Coach and mentor IA team members as required.
Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
Contribute to an integrated IA & Risk stakeholder management plan.
Risk & Assurance

Support understanding of the Our Client’s risk management framework and associated mitigating actions.
Contribute to the development of the risk-based six-month Internal Audit plan.
Proactively escalate risks or internal control exposures requiring prompt attention.
Audit Delivery

Prepare clear, timely, and comprehensive working papers in line with in-house methodology and quality assurance processes.
Peer review team members’ work to ensure quality and consistency.
Support and deliver internal audit activities, including:

Audit scoping
Process documentation
Risk identification
Control design assessment
Testing control operating effectiveness

Work with management to agree mitigating actions aligned to risk appetite.
Manage internal audit action tracking, validation, closure, and reporting to senior management.
Change & Projects

Contribute to IA involvement in key business and technology initiatives.
Support risk and internal control assessments for acquired companies.
Qualifications & Experience

Professional qualification in Internal Audit / Assurance (e.g., IIA or equivalent).

Experience with in oil & gas or extractive industries.
Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and internal control design.
Experience supporting businesses in managing risk effectively.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in delivering assurance activities.
Experience in process documentation and audit methodologies.
Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for a Audit Business Partner looking for new employment.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included