Audit Compliance Manager

Are you a technically strong, Qualified Accountant operating at an Assistant Manager or Manager level in Audit and keen on a move into an exhilarating and fast-paced environment in industry?

Aila is partnered exclusively with a manufacturing business that will give unique exposure for your first move into industry. They are investing heavily in their goal to become the leader in their field by investing heavily across the business, and this role is key to their financial governance each year.

• Market-leading manufacturing company with ambitious growth plans
• Scale up firm with impressive headcount growth over the last 5 years
• Excellent environment for somebody to excel in a first move from practice

As the Compliance & Audit Manager, you will provide independent, objective oversight of compliance with financial regulations, ensuring financial governance is robust, defensible, and audit-ready at all times.

You will sit at the centre of financial regulation assurance, acting as the first line of challenge before external review. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will lead audit engagement, strengthen internal controls, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the finance function.

• Lead all audit deliverables related to Financial Regulations
• Act as the primary internal contact for audit planning, evidence coordination, and post-audit remediation tracking
• Own the quality, consistency, and traceability of audit documentation, working papers, and supporting evidence
• Serve as an AUP expert, with deep understanding of Financial Regulations, clarifications, and determinations issued as per governance
• Design, implement, and continuously enhance internal audit controls to prepare for up to four audits per year
• Identify areas of financial or regulatory risk and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Act as a healthy and constructive challenge to financial regulations and Finance Business Partners, operating as the first internal gatekeeper ahead of external audit review

• Technically strong Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks, including risk-based auditing and control design/effectiveness
• Proven experience working with external auditors and regulators in high-scrutiny environments
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to balance granular analysis and strategic perspective

• Performance-based bonus
• 25 days leave + bank
• Unique opportunity in a thrilling and exciting industry

We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.

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