Internal Auditor

Internal auditor

The internal auditor will be crucial to the delivery of the agreed programme of internal audits. The role will involve delivery of internal audits in the firm’s Asian offices, proportionate to the risks and scale of operations in Asia. There is an identified need to re-establish a more regular programme of internal audits across Asia and other offices outside the UK following disruption arising from the pandemic and limited internal audit headcount. The role will also provide remote support to the rest of the internal audit team as they deliver a firmwide programme of internal audits. Additionally, the role is required to deliver an assessment of the most effective resourcing model for internal audit in Asia (and potentially other regions) on a longer-term basis.

Key responsibilities and deliverables- Planning of internal audits

o including drafting and distribution of notifications and scopes;

o liaising with auditees for information in advance of the main audit.- Conducting internal audit fieldwork focusing on controls over financial and operational risks.- Internal audit work should be conducted in a constructive and collaborative way and with an open and enquiring mind.- Development of audit work programmes relevant to the internal audit being undertaken ie. we tailor our internal audit work and do not aim to simply repeat internal audits undertaken previously or elsewhere.- Documenting internal audit work to re-performance standards and ensuring adequate evidence is held on file regarding any control weaknesses or audit findings.- Working with auditees to ensure that all findings are factually correct and agreed with.- Working with auditees to ensure the agreement of actions that are both effective in mitigating the risk identified while being practical, achievable, and commercially sustainable.- Drafting internal audit reports that convey the findings and risks in a succinct and readable style.- Follow up on prior findings as required.- Carry out ad hoc investigations or reviews when requested by senior management.- Deliver an assessment of what represents an appropriate and proportionate level of internal audit activity in the Asia region and make justified recommendations on how it can best be delivered in future e.g. via a co-source function, use of contactors or permanent employees.

Key requirements- Qualified accountant or internal auditor (ACA/ ACCA /CPA/ CIMA / IIA) and/or equivalent.- Prior internal audit experience, whether gained in practice or in a post qualification role in industry. We would consider that this role would suit someone with between 3 to 5 years professional experience.- Experience working in a professional services organisation.- Prior experience of a role in a law firm will be viewed favourably.- Excellent written and communication skills.- Fluency in English.- Knowledge of other languages, particularly those spoken in jurisdictions in which the firm operates will be viewed as advantageous e.g. Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese in Asia as well as relevant European languages including German and France.- Ability to work and conduct internal audits independently when required, particularly projects with an Asia focus.- Willingness to travel as required for the job, particularly within our network of Asian offices and in the context of first audits of the different offices. This is not seen as a high travel role however and where work can effectively be completed remotely, this will be the default approach.- Ability to comfortably work with a co-source partner or directly with the global head of internal audit on larger projects.- Strong spreadsheet skills for analysing financial data and recording audit findings.- Able to interact and engage positively with people at all levels of the firm. Comfortable with and sensitive to working in different cultures. Maintaining a positive and friendly inter-personal manner with auditees.- A good understanding of financial processes, controls and the risks arising from these.- An enquiring mind that likes to ‘think outside the box’.- Flexible in approach: comfortable with both planned work and ad hoc work that may be periodically requested.- Able to juggle different tasks and prioritise effectively between different demands.- Prior internal audit experience in law firms, professional service firms or partnerships is desirable.

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