About The Role
This role is currently the sole Internal Audit representative in Gateley Plc and reports to the Risk Partner and the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. There is potential to grow the team if needed to address demand from the business for internal audit services. If the team grows the role would include the management of additional team members. Internal Audit is considered the third line of defence in the 3LOD assurance model and sits alongside (but not within) the Professional Regulation & Standards team who represent the second line of defence and with whom Internal Audit works closely to develop and deliver its audit plan. This role also sits on the Risk Committee and reports regularly to the Audit & Risk Committee with other ad hoc reporting to the Operations Board and other governance bodies as required. The Person
The ideal candidate will demonstrate: ACA, IIA or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services environment in a lead internal audit role. Big Four (PwC, Deloitte, E&Y, KPMG) experience highly desirable but not essential. High degree of practical experience in managing, leading and delivering internal audits, including audits required for Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing regulations. Confident and resilient assurance professional, with high standard of written and spoken communication skills. Ability to engage appropriately with people at all levels of seniority. Excellent time management skills and proven ability to work independently to deliver work with little regular supervision. High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications. Good understanding of the three lines of defence assurance model and standard internal audit ways of working. Good understanding of the relationships between Internal Audit, risk and compliance management, day to day business activities and external stakeholders. Experience in attending and participating in board level committees and meetings is highly desirable. ISO 9001 and 27001 lead auditor accreditation is highly desirable but not essential. Experience with ISO 9001 and 27001 quality standards is desirable but not essential. An interest in the accreditations is essential. Working knowledge of Filesite or 3E is desirable but not essential. About Us
We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards. Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being
Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. Additional Information
If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.
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This role is currently the sole Internal Audit representative in Gateley Plc and reports to the Risk Partner and the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee. There is potential to grow the team if needed to address demand from the business for internal audit services. If the team grows the role would include the management of additional team members. Internal Audit is considered the third line of defence in the 3LOD assurance model and sits alongside (but not within) the Professional Regulation & Standards team who represent the second line of defence and with whom Internal Audit works closely to develop and deliver its audit plan. This role also sits on the Risk Committee and reports regularly to the Audit & Risk Committee with other ad hoc reporting to the Operations Board and other governance bodies as required. The Person
The ideal candidate will demonstrate: ACA, IIA or equivalent qualification. Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services environment in a lead internal audit role. Big Four (PwC, Deloitte, E&Y, KPMG) experience highly desirable but not essential. High degree of practical experience in managing, leading and delivering internal audits, including audits required for Anti Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing regulations. Confident and resilient assurance professional, with high standard of written and spoken communication skills. Ability to engage appropriately with people at all levels of seniority. Excellent time management skills and proven ability to work independently to deliver work with little regular supervision. High level of proficiency with Microsoft office applications. Good understanding of the three lines of defence assurance model and standard internal audit ways of working. Good understanding of the relationships between Internal Audit, risk and compliance management, day to day business activities and external stakeholders. Experience in attending and participating in board level committees and meetings is highly desirable. ISO 9001 and 27001 lead auditor accreditation is highly desirable but not essential. Experience with ISO 9001 and 27001 quality standards is desirable but not essential. An interest in the accreditations is essential. Working knowledge of Filesite or 3E is desirable but not essential. About Us
We are forward thinking and straight talking, our approach is to find solutions to the problems that our clients face. Gateley is a legal and professional services group, we are a group of formidable experts in all areas of law and business. Passionate problem solvers, we get our kicks from finding the right answers and getting our legal and business clients where they need to be. We support more than 5,700 active clients, ranging from FTSE 100 companies to private individuals, in the UK and beyond. Being part of Gateley is not just about the expertise that you bring; it's about attitude too. The 'Gateley Story' is the story of our people and our culture. It is what has got us to where we are today as a successful business and it's the driving force behind the Gateley Team Spirit and the values that have shaped it. We have a set of shared internal values that capture what the Gateley Team Spirit is and this includes five elements that bind us all together as one Gateley: Ambitious for Success, Forward Thinking, Room to Breathe, Trusted to Do and Working Together. Every year across the group, we recognise members of our team that have gone and above and beyond and have lived these shared values. They are recognised at our annual Gateley Team Spirit awards. Diversity, Inclusion and Well-Being
Diversity, inclusion and well-being is an important part of Gateley's culture and values. We recruit talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, providing equal opportunities for all to join our team regardless of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, or culture. We create an exciting and rewarding place to work that aims to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals. We offer flexible working patterns to help our staff achieve a good work/life balance and we encourage candidates seeking flexibility in their next role to apply for any of our vacancies. We are proud to have been recognised by The Law Society as gold standard for our Diversity and Inclusion Charter and to be Stonewall Diversity Champions. Additional Information
If you are successful in receiving an offer of a role with our company a variety of pre-employment screening checks will be completed. Our screening checks can include but are not limited to your eligibility to work, professional and academic qualifications, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers. The screening that takes place will be relevant to your role and will vary from role to role.
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