Senior Internal Audit Manager

Who you are

• We are looking for an established audit leader with industry experience navigating large corporate environments subject to SOX compliance:
• Experience of working in a mixture of public practice and in-house internal audit positions
• Experience of working within a multinational corporate or commercial group in a dual-listed business would be advantageous
• Degree educated and with an appropriate professional qualification (e.g. ACA, CPA, or ACCA)
• Strong expertise in financial controls, risk assessment, use of Audit Management tools and data analytic skills
• Solid technical knowledge of hands-on SOX expertise - IFRS, SOX 404 compliance, and PCAOB requirements within EMEA operations
• Proven ability to coach, manage, and develop in-house and co-source audit teams while delivering multi-project plans
• Sharp business acumen and professional skepticism, with communication skills to influence senior management effectively
• Willingness to travel
• So, if you are a Senior Internal Audit Manager looking for a new challenge in a European business which prioritises operational excellence and encourages you to make a difference, or an experienced Internal Audit Manager looking to take on more responsibility — then we are looking for you!

What the job involves

• DS Smith has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager – Internal Audit to join our team
• Reporting into audit leadership, you will lead the systematic evaluation and strengthening of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across our EMEA footprint
• In this role, you will act as a pivotal leader delivering rigorous financial assurance in a dual listed (UK and US) environment, supervising multiple engagement teams, and partnering directly with senior executive stakeholders to drive financial and operational excellence
• Audit Leadership & Execution: Direct the end-to-end planning, execution, and reporting of complex financial, operational, and internal control reviews across EMEA, ensuring full compliance with professional and US SOX standards
• SOX & Internal Controls Evaluation: Lead the testing and evaluation of design and operational effectiveness for internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), advising leadership on control deficiencies and remediation plans
• Audit Strategy & Scoping: Develop risk-based audit plans, engagement scopes, testing strategies, and sampling methodologies aligned with UK Corporate Governance and SEC/PCAOB expectations
• Stakeholder & External Auditor Alignment: Build strong partnerships with executive management, European business unit controllers, financial control function and external auditors to streamline SOX compliance and audit coverage
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and develop regional audit team members and co-source audit testing providers fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture across European hubs
• Continuous Improvement: Drive the integration of data analytics and automated testing tools to modernise audit methodologies and enhance assurance quality