Internal Audit Senior Manager

About Planet

Planet is a global provider of integrated technology and payments solutions for retail and hospitality customers.

We create great experiences for the millions of people who use our payments, software, and tax-free solutions every minute of every day.

Planet empowers its customers to deliver great customer experiences by combining payments and software in ways that drive greater loyalty, increase revenue and save time.

Founded over 35 years ago and with our headquarters in London, today we have more than 2,500 employees located across six continents serving our customers in more than 120 markets.

Role overview

 Planet is looking for a hands on, self motivated Internal Auditor looking for the next step in their career. We are moving to a co-sourced internal audit model and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the internally managed audits and build a team that can meet the future needs of the business. 

What you will do:

• Design and execute an Internal Control Framework 

• Input into the design of the Audit schedule and Plan, Execute and deliver audit assignments, including, drafting audit issues, facilitate issue tracking and validate closure of issues. 

• Manage co-source partnership to deliver and execute on audit plan. 

• Utilize internal audit best practice tools and processes to evaluate Compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and enterprise standards in the European and North American regions. 

• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes affecting internal audit.  

• Monitor and maintain quality control procedures throughout audit engagements  

• Completing all work assigned on a timely basis, including ad hoc projects and special investigations. 

• Evaluate test results: accurately identify symptoms, root cause, problems, and identify alternative controls. 

• Pro-actively develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues, the business, and respective support areas and working in an integrated manner with fellow team members both locally and globally. 

• Effectively communicate the results of audit work to senior management and stakeholders. 

• Capable of operating in a fast paced environment while managing multiple assignments. 

• Detail oriented and capable of clearly and concisely documenting work papers, issue statements, and audit reports. Developing and maintaining broad risk & controls experience,  

• Experience of auditing ITGC controls and compliance with UK and European payments requirements such as PSD2.  

• Keeping current on business/industry changes and their effect on the business, audit plan/approach and risk assessments. 

• Managing projects from Planning through to delivery. 

• Identifying opportunities to assist the Head of Internal Audit  and assuming personal responsibility for complex key process areas (documenting test results clearly, addressing exceptions/findings appropriately, and communicating / escalating conclusions timely). 

Who you are:

• 4 to 6 years of External, Internal Audit or related experience working in a global financial institution with knowledge of relevant EU and UK regulations (e.g., Governance, Outsourcing, PSD2, Consumer Protection, Privacy, AML regulations)

• Proven experience in evaluating internal controls or compliance programs.

• Working experience with Big4 firms or regulatory bodies is an asset.

• Capable of operating in a fast pace, diverse environment while managing multiple assignments. 

• Detail oriented and capable of clearly and concisely documenting work papers, issue statements, and audit reports. 

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communications skills. 

• Able to understand risk and control concepts with analytical & problem-solving skills. 

• Experience working in a regulated environment required. 

• Ability to travel – up to 10-15%.

• CIA, CA or equivalent, CFE, CAMS, CISA  preferred.

Why Planet:

Planet is an equal opportunity employer where diversity is valued, and all employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Come and grow your career in the most exciting, fast paced technology market, with a business that delivers feel-good connected commerce. We would love to hear from you – Apply now.

At Planet, we embrace a hybrid work model, with three days a week in the office.
 

Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to allow for an individual to perform the essential functions of this role successfully.