Job Description

As a core member of the Internal Audit team you will support Britvic’s goals through providing independent assurance to the Audit Committee on the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management environment. You will achieve this through delivering a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal control, risk management and governance, as well by providing advice designed to add value.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across the Britvic business, as well as strong technical capability and commercial acumen in order to provide advice on internal controls and new ideas and solutions.

In conjunction with guidance from the Head of Audit you will conduct high quality audits providing objective assurance over the key risks, working closely with key stakeholders to achieve a high level of buy in for the findings and recommendations. In addition, you will provide advice on control and process design on major projects with a significant process change as well as assurance on major projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an important function in the delivery of Britvic’s strategic objectives; it is a very commercial and broad role with significant opportunity for career progression through the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Instrumental in supporting the development of the audit planning approach including an update of the risk universe for changes in the business strategies and risks and implementation of a robust risk-based methodology to determine audit priorities.
• Support the Head of Audit and Audit Manager in developing internal audit scope, developing as well as performing audit procedures, and preparing high quality, clear and concise audit reports
• Partner with management and auditees in the development of practical and cost-effective recommendations for improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization in order to understand issues, influence and facilitate change, get complete buy-in on audit recommendations and follow through of audit actions.
• Be a trusted advisor to business partners in delivery of advice related to the internal controls, raising awareness of control related issues and on major projects with a high control and process content
• Work closely with the risk management team and attend risk management meetings when required
• Prepare Audit Committee and Finance Leadership Executive reporting summaries
• Support the Head of Audit and Director of Audit, Risk & Compliance to deliver the Internal Audit transformation and build a high performing team
• Stay current with industry, business and corporate governance changes and assess possible links to the internal control environment and the audit plan

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal communications skills, with some experience of presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding critical thinker and problem solver
• Attention to the detail but also ability to see big picture
• FMCG or retail experience is desirable
• Working knowledge of project assurance and risk management is desirable.
• Strong ability to priorities, self-manage and work independently
• People management experience, with the ability lead and coach team members as required
• Whilst this is not a purely IT audit role, experience of auditing IT general controls is desirable.
• Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5 years post qualified experience of Internal and/ or External Audit
• IT Audit qualifications (e.g. CISA) desirable, but not essential
• Degree or Equivalent desirable
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc.)
• SAP desirable