Senior Manager
DS Smith · London, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Lead and execute SOX compliant internal audits and control testing across EMEA for a dual listed manufacturing group.
Worth knowing: Role requires travel across EMEA and three days per week in London office
About the role Are you looking to lead high-profile audit engagements within a major global manufacturing environment across Europe? 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. Key responsibilities include: 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 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! About you We are looking for an established audit leader with industry experience navigating large corporate environments subject to SOX compliance: Experience of working in...
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