Airlines - Corporate Operations

Description:

Title

Head of Internal Audit (permanent)


Reporting to

Audit committee of the board of directors, and CFO

Location

Ryanair Head Office, Airside Business Park, Swords, Co. Dublin, Ireland (some travel will be required for this role)

The Role

This role provides a strong candidate with the opportunity to become a key part of the management team of Europe’s largest airline, offers attractive career development and progression opportunities, and provides the opportunity to lead and direct an essential function within a rapidly growing, high-profile organisation.

Responsibilities:

Leading the internal audit function and managing the internal audit team
Devising and agreeing an internal audit strategy and plan with the audit committee and input from management
Leading and overseeing internal audits in financial and operational areas of the business
Assisting management in mitigating risk and improving efficiency through insightful recommendations and audit reports
Managing and mentoring staff including internal audit and IT audit managers
Continuing the ongoing Internal Audit Transformation Programme, introducing leading practices, methodologies, tools and systems to the internal audit function
Advising the board and management on corporate governance matters
Overseeing and co-ordinating the enterprise risk management programme, and advising management on risk and control matters
Managing Sarbanes-Oxley compliance throughout the Ryanair Group
Building strong collaborative relationships with management, external auditors and the audit committee
Ad-hoc duties including consulting, advisory or investigative projects as required

Requirements:

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, ambitious and has a keen interest in Ryanair and the airline industry. Whilst aviation sector experience is not necessary, experience of technology-driven businesses is essential.

The ideal candidate should have:

Audit, accounting or other relevant qualification (CMIIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or similar), with a minimum of five years’ post qualification experience including exposure to SOX compliance work.
Relevant internal audit experience, either as a head or deputy head of internal audit, or at a senior level in a large professional services firm.
Excellent analytical skills, a high degree of initiative and excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Salary

Competitive salary – including bonus and airline benefits.
Full Details
Location: Dublin Office, Ireland

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