Senior Internal Auditor

The Axis CLC group of companies is embarking on a journey to create a single unified ERP for both trading entities which will modify business processes to align to efficient best practice and give a platform for future acquisitions. To ensure that we incorporate these business process changes in our quality management system documentation and move to an integrated QMS to cover both ISO 9001 and 14001, the Quality Assurance team are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor. The post holder will be part of the ERP project team with a remit to produce QMS documentation and design audit testing regimes to ensure the accreditation under ISO for the group is maintained through the change process. The role will report to the Group CFO.

Benefits

• Annual holiday; 25 + Bank holidays
• Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded 
• Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more 
• Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause 

The Role

Drive the internal audit programme and integrated QMS through a major ERP change, strengthening risk management, governance, and financial/compliance controls. Act as the Group’s QA lead and primary liaison with external ISO auditors, reporting periodically to the Group Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Own the risk-based internal audit plan: scoping, planning, sampling, testing, and reporting across all business processes.
• Document and integrate the QMS (ISO 9001 & 14001) aligned to the new ERP and revised business processes.
• Design and run audit testing regimes to maintain ISO accreditation during and after change.
• Produce clear, concise audit reports with SMART recommendations; track actions to closure with branches and functions.
• Maintain complete working papers and audit files, ensuring quality and traceability of evidence.

Requirements

• CCAB or CIA (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in internal audit and quality assurance management.
• Strong analytical skills; able to balance detail with the big picture.
• Excellent written/oral communication; produces actionable reports with SMART recommendations.
• Proven stakeholder engagement across all levels; able to influence and drive remediation.
• Solid understanding of systems and process controls; comfortable with ERP-enabled processes.
• Ability to present complex information to financial and non-financial audiences.
• Highly organised self-starter, meeting deadlines across multiple audits.

This list of responsibilities and requirements are not exhaustive, and some degree of flexibility is required to support the success of the department. 

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