Audit and Compliance Manager
The HALO Trust, United Kingdom
Job Description
Audit and Compliance Manager
Permanent, Full Time
Location - Hybrid working with monthly attendance in Preston, Lancashire and monthly attendance at Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, with international travel (max. 3 trips per year)
Salary - up to 60,000 dependent upon experience
About HALO:
HALO is the leading humanitarian mine clearance organisation globally, addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30+ countries and territories, with over 10,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women.
Our primary expertise is serving people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence, creating more durable solutions to support stability. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition, and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence.
In recent years HALO has grown significantly. With strong government, community and partner relationships, HALO is uniquely positioned to help build more resilient and prosperous communities, which are better equipped to respond to the interconnected global challenges of conflict, climate change, political and economic instability. As a result, the nature of HALO’s programming is diversifying to increase the impact we have in the context of these global challenges.
About the role:
Job title:Audit and Compliance Manager
Reports to:Head of Corporate Finance
Direct reports:Financial Training Officer
Relationships:Internal: Heads of Finance, Regional Finance Managers, central and overseas finance teams, Programmes Group Leadership Team, other internal stakeholders across departments.
External: Auditors (UK statutory, project/grant and overseas statutory).
Summary:
As audit and compliance manager you will act as HALO’s key focal point for the management of external statutory and grant audits, planning and communicating roles and responsibilities during audits, liaising with external audit firms and reporting to the financial leadership team on the progress of audits, through to completion. You will also support the provision of assurance that HALO’s internal control environment is operating effectively, planning and coordinating the internal audit function and compliance activities, along with overseeing the design and delivery of training in key areas of financial compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with external auditors and internal teams to plan and coordinate the annual UK statutory audit, coordinating the collation of audit schedules, working papers etc. in preparation.
- Plan, commission, and close out external project/grant audits in accordance with agreed schedules/timelines and contract obligations.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and reporting of the internal audit plan and other internal compliance activities.
- Maintain up-to date register of audit findings (internal and external), liaising with the financial leadership team to ensure relevant corrective action is taken and communicated across key stakeholders.
- Liaise with overseas programmes to maintain a register of HALO programme requirements for the production and audit of financial statements, ensuring such requirements are communicated and delivered in accordance with relevant timescales.
- Analyse data from external and internal audit and compliance activities to identify and assess potential risks and control weaknesses and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and resolution of audit issues.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices and incorporate them into audit and compliance processes and procedures.
- Provide guidance and training to staff and promote a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and professional guidelines and maintain confidentiality of audit information.
All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:
- Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
- Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
- Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
- Travel overseas to HALO Programmes as and when