Risk and Assurance Manager

20 hours ago


Woolston, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy and Finance Full time
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We are seeking a highly skilled Risk and Assurance Manager to join our team at Hays Accountancy and Finance. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for delivering an effective risk and assurance framework, managing strategic and operational risks within appetite, and providing assurance to the Board and stakeholders on the effectiveness of internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive risk and assurance framework to ensure the organization's risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
  • Oversee the outsourced internal audit process and in-house audit and assurance work, including a review of operating controls, processes, and improvements to existing policies and controls.
  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the group's approach to risk and assurance is engaging and collaborative while maintaining appropriate oversight and independence.
  • Prioritize and escalate issues resulting in potential non-compliance with the leadership team and the Audit and Risk Committee where necessary.
  • Responsible for the effective implementation of the assurance framework, leading the team and the business to perform independent assurance reviews of key risk areas across the first and second lines of defense.
  • Line management of a multidisciplinary team, including Risk, Assurance, and Insurance, with the ability to mentor, inspire, and drive high standards.
Requirements
  • Risk and assurance knowledge, ideally from within the housing, construction, property field, although individuals with wider sector knowledge are also highly encouraged to apply.
  • Significant knowledge of risk, internal control, and compliance management frameworks.
  • Good systems and technological knowledge, such as being able to utilize Excel and other data systems.
  • Experience within a managerial capacity, such as leading a small yet successful team within a large business.
  • Ideally, an accounting or professional qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, or reputable risk/compliance management accreditation.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary of £50,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.
  • Flexible homeworking arrangement, with 1-2 days in the office per week.
  • Minimum 25 days holiday, along with three additional days off at Christmas, and an additional holiday purchase scheme.
  • Employee schemes include travel savings, high street discounts, and the potential for car allowance.
How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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