Audit Project Lead

Manchester Temporary £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
The Audit Project Lead will oversee and execute internal audit projects within the energy and natural resources sector. This role requires a professional with strong analytical abilities to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Work for a Global Energy company on a wide range of Operational Audits
  • Excellent salary, progression and benefits on offer

About Our Client

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Audit professional to lead the end-to-end delivery of audits and ad-hoc tasks. This role is responsible for ensuring that all work is executed efficiently, meets high quality standards, and aligns with the organisation's strategic objectives, internal policies, and regulatory obligations.

Job Description

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of audits and ad-hoc tasks, ensuring timely execution, high quality, and alignment with strategic objectives, internal policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate the audit project team, review audit workpapers to ensure clarity and accuracy
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with process owners, gaining insights into operations
  • Offer expert guidance to the business on enhancing risk management, internal controls and processes based on the sound commercial knowledge and best practices
  • Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan through risk assessments, business insights, and alignment with strategic objectives

The Successful Applicant

A successful Audit Project Lead should have:

  • Extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, or consultancy
  • Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks and risk management principles
  • Basic knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Data Analytics
  • Proven track of leading audit engagements
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary in the range of £60,000 to £70,000.
  • Annual bonus of up to 10% to reward performance.
  • Non-contributory pension contribution of 10%.
  • Opportunities for career development within the energy and natural resources industry.
  • A professional and collaborative work environment in Manchester.



This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation in Manchester. If you meet the requirements for the Audit Project Lead role, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
George Wearden
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6856381
Phone number
+44 161 8290 401

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Internal Audit
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
George Wearden
Consultant phone
+44 161 8290 401
Job reference
JN-102025-6856381