internal auditor

Colt is the New Standard in high bandwidth network and voice services for enterprises and wholesale customers in Europe, Asia and North America’s largest business hubs. With a global reach but a deep local presence, Colt is big enough to deliver and small enough to care.

Function: Audit, Risk and Assurance / CFO

Reports to: Senior Audit Manager

Location: Colt House, London, UK (hybrid set up)

Role purpose

The Lead Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for leading and/or participating in financial and operational audit assignments, evaluating the adequacy of Colt’s overall control environment in both design and application, highlighting inefficiencies in processes and supporting the business in building a sustainable control environment. The Lead Internal Auditor will also be responsible for assisting on ad-hoc special projects and completing audit projects in any of Colt’s locations. This role is a great opportunity to add value and develop expertise across multiple business units.

Key accountabilities

• Deliver and/or lead audit assignments across Colt locations in a timely and efficient manner, participating in all stages of the audit from planning, execution, reporting and follow-up
• Fully understand and communicate the impact of audit findings (including root causes and risks) to relevant key stakeholders
• Make value add recommendations to the business to improve controls, processes and overall governance
• Engage with stakeholders to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the business under review and the implications for audit
• Build trust and credibility with stakeholders throughout the audit process
• Maintain audit documentation in accordance with Colt audit methodology
• Provide coaching to junior staff members (e.g. graduates/apprentices) on audit methodology and practices

Role specific requirements

Skills & Experience

• Qualified/newly qualified auditor (ACA /ACCA/CIMA/IIA or equivalent)
• Over 3 years’ experience working in an audit related role either as an internal or external auditor
• Good experience of controls on risk and assurance assignments
• Strong knowledge of audit techniques for financial, business and operational control and risk management.
• Ability to operate in a flat organisational structure with direct exposure to senior management and Executives
• Strong communication skills and competence to influence outcomes
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends, think critically and solve problems using a high degree of intellectual curiosity and good judgement
• Work effectively with team members and the wider business to build partnerships.
• Relevant qualification in accounting or Internal Audit (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/IIA)
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office; Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

• Flexible working
• Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
• Business mentoring

Inclusion, and valuing diversity of thought and experience, is at the heart of our culture here at Colt. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself as we believe that’s what helps our people to thrive. We welcome people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, neurodiversity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or place of birth.

Please speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you. For more information about our Inclusion and Diversity agenda and activities, please click here.