Diageo
Diageo
Diageo is a global food and beverage company focused on premium alcoholic drinks for consumers worldwide. Its portfolio spans Scotch whisky, tequila, gin, beer, vodka, rum, and liqueurs, including brands such as Johnnie Walker, Don Julio, Tanqueray, Guinness, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, and Baileys. With operations across multiple regions, the company combines brand marketing, production, customer experiences, eCommerce, and responsible-drinking initiatives with its Spirit of Progress sustainability program.

Global Audit Manager - Diageo, London Hybrid

Lead global internal audit reviews at Diageo, strengthening controls, governance, risk management, and business performance across international teams.

Description

  • Manage complex internal audit assurance reviews from planning through timely completion.
  • Assess the effectiveness of risk management and business control procedures.
  • Recommend practical improvements to operations, governance, controls, and risk management.
  • Analyse internal and external data to identify risks and produce actionable insights.
  • Help manage relationships across Europe and Diageo’s Global Functions.
  • Partner effectively with stakeholders at every level of the organisation.
  • Contribute to the governance, risk, and compliance agenda.
  • Create and deliver a structured programme for professional development.
  • Help develop and support team members.
  • Take part in non-audit initiatives delivered by the CARE Team.
  • Travel internationally when required.

Requirements

  • A CA qualification is required.
  • IIA or CIA certification is advantageous.
  • Four to eight years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in internal, process, or SOX audit; risk management consulting; and business process improvement is preferred.
  • Understanding of audit methodologies, systems development methodologies, project management, COSO frameworks, and applicable standards.
  • Strong analytical, logical, and strategic thinking skills, including root-cause analysis and structured presentation of findings.
  • Experience with data analysis tools and data modelling.
  • Strong relationship management and business partnering capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and maintain relationships with operating management.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work from the central London head office and attend as needed.
  • Willingness to travel internationally.

Benefits

  • A self-development programme with opportunities to support the development of colleagues.
  • An inclusive and diverse working culture.
  • Opportunities for international travel.

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