Company

Banijay is the largest independent content producer and distributor; home to over 130 production companies across 20+ territories, and a multi-genre catalogue boasting over 180,000 hours of original programming.

Banijay is a collective of creative entrepreneurs.

The group represents some of the biggest global brands including Survivor, Big Brother, Peaky Blinders, Temptation Island, MasterChef, Wallander, Rogue Heroes, Mr Bean, The Wall, Hunted, and Black Mirror among others.

Imagining and delivering high-quality multi-genre IP that was born locally and travels globally, the business offers the best stories told the best way.

Banijay is built on independence, creative freedom, entrepreneurialism, and commercial acumen.

About this role

Following the set-up of the Internal Audit function in November 2023, we are now seeking a motivated Internal Audit Manager to join the Head of Internal Audit and further build out the team.

This is a newly created role responsible for monitoring the control environment in force across Banijay Entertainment through conducting internal audit reviews, helping to influence the continuous improvement of risk management and controls through defining (in collaboration with management) action plans to address control gaps.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to establish the function and new ways of working.

The role will include regular interaction and exposure with Finance and business leaders across the company.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Internal Audit to manage the risk assessment process and develop the internal audit plan for approval by the Audit Committee.
• Drive and lead the delivery of a number of internal audit reviews each year including planning and scoping, understanding the business, defining and executing a programme of work to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, communicating findings and working with management to develop action plans. This role will involve conducting hands-on audit work, as well as supervising and coaching future team members and/co-source resources.
• Prepare draft reports for review by the Head of Internal Audit and finalize and communicate audit findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Follow up with management on any actions agreed during internal audit reviews through to successful closure.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit in preparing Internal Audit content/ progress updates to Banijay Executive Team and Audit Committee.
• Connect with and educate process owners throughout the company, including non-finance individuals on the importance of an effective control environment, risk management and the role of Internal Audit.
• Keep abreast of developments in the Internal Audit sector and consider relevance to our audit plan and ways of working.

Experience and Skills

• Chartered Accountant or CIA qualification
• Minimum of 5 years internal audit experience
• Media experience strongly preferred
• Significant knowledge of business processes and strong discernment to identify control deficiencies, process gaps and business issues
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk management principles and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proven experience of working with people at all levels, including senior management
• Strong interpersonal skills with track record of forging highly effective business relationships
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to create a structured plan when faced with informal or ambiguous business processes
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Effective at leading, coaching and developing team members
• Strong project management skills with the ability to implement and deliver projects in a timely manner
• Fluent in English
• Enjoys hands-on audit work, despite number of years’ experience
• Data driven auditing skills and experience an advantage.

Other

International travel required (circa 25%).

Reporting to

Head of Internal Audit.

Contract Type

Permanent, full-time.

Hours

Monday-Friday – 9:30am - 6pm.

Hybrid working (3 days per week in the office).

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We are an inclusive and disability confident employer.

We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under-represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people.

To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working with us.