Job Description

You will individually contribute in providing an independent assessment on the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management and governance processes globally; and help ensure that potential improvements are identified and implemented. This role will provide a unique insight into how the Group operates internationally and involves high levels of exposure to senior management. The role requires previous internal audit experience, preferably within a large international company that designs, manufactures and sells products directly to the consumer.

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide input to the Internal Audit Plan for agreement by the Audit Committee
• Develop the objectives and scope of individual internal audit reviews for discussion with senior management
• Perform audit reviews in accordance with the agreed Internal Audit plan, individual review objectives and the function’s methodology
• Discuss findings with senior management on a timely basis
• Deliver high quality audit reports that succinctly identify practical opportunities to improve the effectiveness of internal controls
• Track progress in addressing agreed audit actions and effectively support the timely closure of audit issues through direct liaison with senior management
• Provide input and insights to Executive, Board and Audit Committee reports as required
• Contribute to initiatives aimed at developing and improving the Group’s internal control, risk management and governance frameworks; and improving the Internal Audit & Risk function
• Act as a point of contact for governance, risk and control queries, driving and sharing best practice across the Group
• Liaise with external auditors and other sources of assurance to avoid unnecessary duplication of work
• Assist with other ad-hoc projects and investigations as required

Benefits:

• 27 days holiday plus eight statutory bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Sport Centre
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidized café and restaurants
• Discounts on Dyson machines

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Educated to degree level (2:1 or 1st) or equivalent
• Qualified accountant or equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Certified Internal Auditor)
• Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity at all times
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and attention to detail
• Confidence to work autonomously to deliver high quality results
• Proactive and commercial approach to problem solving
• Able to develop relationships across all areas of the business internationally and to influence these stakeholders to effect change
• Drive to understand all aspects of the operations of Dyson Group
• Calm under pressure
• Diplomatic when presenting findings while remaining robust under challenge
• Credibility at senior management level
• Willingness to travel internationally