PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

This is an exceptionally exciting time to join the Inchcape’s Global Internal Audit Team as we undergo continuous optimisation and transformation in the way we conduct our business. With a greater focus on digitisation, data driven analytical capability and our Accelerate+ Strategy focussing on Distribution Excellence and value added services, the Group Internal Audit function will need to be at the centre of our business, providing robust yet nimble assurance and truly adding value as we further strengthen our audit, risk and compliance framework. The strategic priorities of enhancing digital services largely based on an upgraded technology stack and further developing our data and analytics capabilities requires Group Internal Audit to invest further in providing assurance over the IT landscape and programme delivery.

This role of IT and programme assurance senior auditor is created to expand the capabilities of the IT, Digital and Programme Assurance team and will be responsible for the delivery of IT and Programme Assurance Internal Audit Plan under the direction of the Senior IA manager of the IT, Digital and Programme Assurance team. This role requires someone who is passionate about internal audit, risk and compliance and has strong technical background in ERP (such as SAP) audits covering system configuration, application controls, security and authorisation and cloud platform and proven experience of programme assurance.

As a key member of the Internal Audit team, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering IT, system implementation, application control and programme assurance reviews assisting the Senior Internal Audit Manager – IT, Digital and Programme Assurance. You will also have the opportunity of leading small digital or programme assurance reviews as well as supporting other regional managers. It is important that you develop collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders in the business and act as an ambassador for the Group Internal Audit Function across the Group.

JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to Senior Internal Audit Manager – IT, Digital and Programme Assurance, responsible for delivering IT, digital services, system implementation (pre and post) and programme assurance reviews and playing a key role in the successful delivery of the Group IT, Digital and Programme Assurance Audit Plan

Demonstrating knowledge of Inchcape’s business, strategy and operating model to identify risk and internal control focused areas, and applying these assessments to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of IT and digital controls, system implementations and operations, and programme delivery.

Building on strong IT and programme assurance technical knowledge, being a self-starter to perform audit testing in IT general controls, digital service delivery, system implementation, system application controls and strategic transformation programme governance reviews including planning, designing and executing testing procedures in line with audit objectives.

Being confident in presenting audit findings and recommendations to management and can influence management’s decisions to strengthen internal controls and address risks based on facts and evidence.

Delivering adequate and high-quality audit working papers to support the audit conclusions in the TeamMate+ system

Working closely with and supporting the business to address and close identified audit remediation actions in a timely manner

Contributing to the enhancement of IT and programme assurance audit universe and supporting management of Internal Audit in the annual risk assessment and audit planning process

Supporting the delivery of Inchcape Internal Audit Data Analytics Strategy including the active utilisation and adoption of analytical techniques in the audit testing and providing system control and data insights for the wider Internal Audit team

Collaborate closely with multiple stakeholders and assurance providers (e.g. internal control and compliance, risk management) across all the Regions and Group as appropriate. Acting as a business partner providing advice to key stakeholders on technology and programme delivery controls. Maintaining an up-to-date current knowledge of technology, controls, systems and Inchcape’s business offerings.

Skills and Experience required:

Bachelor’s degree and professional qualification of ACA/CPA/CISA/CIA or equivalent

PMI, MSP, Prince 2 or equivalent desirable

Deep ‘Internal Audit, Risk and Governance’ subject matter expert with 5+ years’ experience in planning and delivering IT, system and Programme Assurance audits. Experience gained through big 4 / top 10 accountancy firms or through global publicly listed business environment.

Proven experience and knowledge of auditing IT general controls, common ERP, DMS and CRM systems, programme governance and delivery (e.g. SDLC, agile methodology)

Knowledge of internal control framework for information technology (e.g. COSO, COBIT) and understanding of cybersecurity framework (e.g. NIST, CIS or ISO 27001), ITIL

Experience and knowledge of data analytics, data science and data engineering desirable.

Highly organised yet flexible self-starter with an ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment with ambiguity

Ability to effectively plan/manage/prioritize work to meet objectives of multiple or competing priorities/projects.

Ability and discipline to analyse complex situations whilst being creative in seeking good solutions. Understands

associated risks and implications and exercises good judgement and confidence in taking action.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills presenting internal control and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.

Strong commercial acumen, resilience, confidence and willingness to excel with focus on a continuous improvement.

Proficiency in English (business level verbal and written). Spanish language skills desirable

Comfortable with travel internationally (~30%)

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