Head of Internal Audit (PCF-13) part-time

​EMPOWERMENT have been retained to partner with a leading Payments firm, licenced as an EMI, to hire a talented Head of Internal Audit on a part-time basis who will be a member of the Executive Committee. The ideal candidate will report directly to the Board of Directors and be a member of the Executive Committee, in a PCF-13 approved role.

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Responsibilities:

• The development and implementation of the internal annual audit plan across all areas of the firm’s activities in both the first and second lines of defence.

• Develop and implement a framework and methodology for the audit cycle and present this to the board along with the audit plan at least on an annual basis.

• Provision of clear and concise reports to the accountable executive and follow up in a timely manner on agreed action plans and times.

• Appraisal and report on the soundness and application of the system of controls operating in the organisation

• Responsible for Internal Fraud Risk Management framework – design, implementation and delivery.

• Oversee the evaluation of the effectiveness of the risk management and governance process and contribute to the improvement of the risk management and governance process.

• Undertake special investigations at the request of the CEO and/or the Board.

• Actively participate in executive management meetings and / or committees to ensure that Internal audit is well informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and other plans.

• Ensure that Internal audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that could be incorporated into the function.

• Participate in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively articulated, and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis

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Experience:

• Business University Degree (or equivalent), and 8+ years of experience working in Financial Services in a management role within Internal Audit. Experience in EMI’s or Payments institutions would be an advantage.

• Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

• A professional qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CPA/CIMA or otherwise preferred.

• Experience of leading an Internal Audit plan to completion on an annual basis to drive operational excellence.

• Knowledge or IT/business infrastructures

• Resourceful and analytical with excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Comfortable negotiating with stakeholders across the Firm and the wider Group, including the wider Gifts and Incentives business channel.

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On offer is an attractive salary and benefits package in a collegiate, supportive and flexible hybrid work environment

*Only candidates who meet the above requirements will be shortlisted for consideration

**Only candidates residing in Ireland and with an Irish/EU passport will be considered, due to the nature of the role

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Contact Information:

To discuss this opportunity further and in confidence, please apply directly to this posting and Karl Byrne, Director & Head of Financial Services will reach out to discuss accordingly.

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