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Internal Audit Manager Cv Alistair Smith Internal Audit Manager 07700 90XXXX alistair.smith@example.com alistairsmith Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4PS STRENGTHS Risk judgement Turn broad risk assessments into focused audit priorities, balancing exposure, control maturity and the realities of each business unit. Clear reporting Present findings in direct language that helps senior stakeholders understand control weaknesses and decide which actions need attention. Constructive challenge Discuss root causes and practical recommendations with process owners, keeping conversations focused on proportionate risk reduction. Analytical thinking Use transaction testing and Power BI trend analysis to identify unusual activity and recurring control themes across multiple sites. Team development Coach newer auditors in evidence quality, interviewing and reporting, sharing practical lessons from concurrent audit assignments. SKILLS Risk-based audit planning Operational risk assessment Financial risk assessment Audit scoping Internal audit delivery Financial controls Governance Audit reporting Audit presentations Audit methodology Control testing Audit recommendations Stakeholder engagement Power BI analysis Action tracking MY CAREER 14.2 Years Internal Audit Manager at Thornfield Consumer Group (3.5 Years) Senior Internal Auditor at Cedarstone Retail plc (3.3 Years) Internal Auditor at Fallowmere Utilities (2.3 Years) Audit Senior at Bramble & Co Chartered Accountants (3 Years) Audit Associate at Westmere Assurance Partners (2 Years) SUMMARY Internal Audit Manager with 14 years’ experience in external assurance and internal audit across complex, multi-site organisations , including more than 12 years focused on risk-based auditing, financial controls and governance . Hold the ACA qualification and lead audits from planning and scope agreement through testing, reporting and follow-up. Translate enterprise and operational risks into annual audit plans, then develop practical recommendations with process owners. Use Power BI to analyse findings and control trends, helping senior management focus on areas of greatest exposure. Communicate results through clear reports and presentations, strengthen audit methodology, and build productive relationships with Group, Sector and management teams while advising on financial control and governance matters. EXPERIENCE Internal Audit Manager Thornfield Consumer Group May 2023 - Present Reading, Berkshire Translate enterprise and operational risk assessments into the annual risk-based audit plan, balancing coverage across business units, financial controls and key governance processes. Lead audits from planning and stakeholder discussions through testing, findings validation and reporting, giving senior management a clear view of control weaknesses and their business implications. Develop practical, risk-sensitive recommendations with process owners, addressing root causes while taking account of operational constraints and control maturity. Use Power BI dashboards to analyse findings, overdue actions and recurring control themes across multiple sites, focusing follow-up discussions on the areas of greatest exposure. Refine audit methodology, work papers and quality review practices against recognised best practices , improving consistency and the usefulness of evidence across engagements. Present results and trends to senior stakeholders, and maintain constructive relationships with Group, Sector and management teams while providing ad-hoc advice on financial control and governance matters. Senior Internal Auditor Cedarstone Retail plc Jan 2020 - Apr 2023 Bristol Managed a portfolio of operational and financial audits across a multi-site retail business, agreeing scope and testing plans with local and central process owners. Investigated control exceptions in stock, purchasing and cash processes, traced underlying causes and agreed proportionate corrective actions with managers. Prepared concise audit reports and presentations for senior management , distinguishing control design issues from inconsistent execution and setting out practical priorities. Used structured data analysis and Excel-based testing to identify unusual transactions and focus audit sampling, documenting conclusions for review and follow-up. Coached newer auditors on evidence quality, stakeholder interviews and clear reporting, while coordinating action tracking across concurrent assignments. Internal Auditor Fallowmere Utilities Sep 2017 - Dec 2019 Nottingham Delivered scheduled audits of finance and operational processes across several service locations, applying a consistent approach to walkthroughs, control testing and evidence recording. Analysed reconciliations, approval records and exception logs to identify weaknesses in financial controls , then discussed findings with control owners before finalising conclusions. Drafted reports for managers that linked control gaps to operational and governance risks, helping teams prioritise corrective actions and monitor closure. Supported annual planning by consolidating prior findings, business changes and management concerns into a documented view of emerging audit risks. Audit Senior Bramble & Co Chartered Accountants Sep 2014 - Aug 2017 Oxford Led sections of external audit engagements for multi-site clients, coordinating fieldwork and reviewing financial records and control evidence against agreed audit programmes. Assessed financial reporting controls and investigated variances with client finance teams, recording clear evidence and escalating material matters to engagement managers. Organised work across client locations and coached junior colleagues in audit documentation, analytical review and professional communication. Converted testing results into well-supported observations, giving clients practical insight into weaknesses affecting the reliability of financial reporting. Audit Associate Westmere Assurance Partners Sep 2012 - Aug 2014 Oxford Completed audit testing on cash, revenue and expenditure records, following engagement procedures and maintaining traceable working papers for review. Reconciled source documents to ledger entries and investigated exceptions with client contacts, strengthening the evidence base for audit conclusions. Built early experience in risk assessment, control documentation and clear communication while meeting fieldwork deadlines across a varied client portfolio. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognised by the internal audit leadership team in 2025 for clear reporting that helped senior stakeholders prioritise cross-site control actions. Mentored junior auditors at Thornfield Consumer Group, sharing practical guidance on audit planning, evidence quality and stakeholder communication. EDUCATION BSc Accounting and Finance University of Bath GPA: 3.5 2012 Bath, UK CERTIFICATIONS ACA, ICAEW Chartered Accountant 2016 Power BI for Audit Analysis, professional training course 2024 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Audit Planning: Annual audit plans, Risk assessments, Audit scoping Audit Delivery: Walkthroughs, Control testing, Evidence recording Financial Audit: Reconciliations, Ledger analysis, Transaction testing Reporting Resources: Audit reports, Management presentations, Work papers Data Analysis: Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Excel-based testing Governance Resources: Control frameworks, Approval records, Exception logs SKILLS Risk-based audit planning Operational risk assessment Financial risk assessment Audit scoping Internal audit delivery Financial controls Governance Audit reporting Audit presentations Audit methodology Control testing Audit recommendations Stakeholder engagement Power BI analysis Action tracking PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, ICAEW, supporting professional standards and continued engagement with the accountancy profession. Member, Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, engaging with the internal audit profession and its guidance.

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