Head of Internal Audit & Risk

Title: Head of Internal Audit & Risk Location: London, hybrid (3 days WFH) Salary: £110,000 - £120,000 + bonus and benefits The company: Our client, a multinational Shipping (bulker/tanker) group, is looking for an experienced Head of Internal Audit & Risk to join their Finance team based in London. The individual will be leading a dynamic and ambitious team while working closely with different departments head across the business. Key Responsibilities: * Partner with key process owners to ensure controls are effectively designed (includes annual assessment, walkthroughs, and remediation efforts); early identification of potential changes impacting key controls (changes in underlying process, people, system, or control) * Working closely with the CFO to maintain and develop the Risk Framework and Risk Management Strategy for Risk Steering Committee approval * Facilitating the identification and evaluation of risks and coach management in responding to risk * Co-ordinating risk activities and consolidating reporting on risks to Leadership and the Risk Steering Committee * Proactively informing senior management of potential significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention. * Plan and undertake audits or reviews as committed within the annual internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee; this could include policy or contractual compliance assessments, process improvements, control validations, etc. Capabilities and experience the candidate will have: * Big 4/Top 10 audit experience is essential * Significant internal control exposure (either as auditing or advisory) * Experience in managing all stages of an external/internal audit engagement. * Practical knowledge in and experience with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework * Strong English communication skills