My client is an international engineering business head quartered in the USA with regional sites in the UK, Australia, Singapore, Dubai and Russia Due to continued growth a need to appoint an Internal Audit Manager is now required General Purpose of the position: The main purpose of this position is to protect company assets by ensuring compliance with internal control procedures and regulations. This role will report to the Director of Finance and is responsible for ensuring the quality of internal controls and key financial processes across entities in UK, Continental Europe, Australia, Singapore, Dubai, Russia and Indonesia. It is highly visible across the company and interfaces with Sales, Finance, Operations and IT. This role will carry out a program of regular audits focusing on internal controls, management accounts, and select operational processes, with the objective of ensuring effective risk mitigation and optimisation of key business processes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Planning and performing operational and financial audits at international office locations Requires work with local accounting contacts to perform audit testing Develop testing methodologies to evaluate the adequacy of controls Document results and develops recommendations to present to senior management Responsible for overseeing internal operating controls, processes, and practices Conduct follow-up audits to ensure that local regulations are being met and best practices are being followed, recommend changes to policies and controls to ensure they are current and adequate Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and documentation Work collaboratively with others on recommended changes to policies and controls Special projects as assigned Education/Experience Required: Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning techniques, testing and sampling methods, ability to analyse and gather facts on business processes Strong accounting and analytical skills, able to prioritize and meet deadlines Deliver reports orally and written in an objective and professional manner Strong attention to detail while being able to see the "big picture" A bachelor's degree in finance, business or accounting MBA or audit certification (e.g. CIA, ACA, ACCA, ACMA) 10 years' work experience, international experience is desired Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills Exceptional ability to follow procedures and develop departmental policies Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff at all levels of the organization, including internal and cross-departmental teams, consistently displaying a high level of professionalism Must possess the ability to work with confidential reports and information with complete discretion Flexible and positive approach to work, including willingness to undertake substantial international business travel