Senior Internal Audit Manager, DS Smith
+ Discretionary bonus
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3 days a week in office (Paddington, London )
Sustainable packaging solutions
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Sustainable packaging solutions
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
+ Discretionary bonus
More information about location
3 days a week in office (Paddington, London )
1001+ employees
Company mission
To redefine packaging for a changing world.
Role
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
Salary benchmarks
Our take
DS Smith has become a leader in sustainable packaging and logistics, sitting at the heart of a complex and constantly evolving value chain. And that position creates a huge range of opportunities for innovation, from eCommerce and logistics to supply chain optimisation and new materials.
Alongside this, DS Smith is undergoing a major digital technology transformation, with a focus on incubating and scaling new digital products, building a data-as-a-service platform, and developing strategic partnerships with technology businesses.
For tech professionals, this means the chance to work on meaningful, large-scale challenges within an established enterprise, while helping shape how technology and innovation can create real impact across businesses.
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Company
Company HQ
Paddington, London, UK
Leadership
Miles Roberts
(Group CEO)Miles has served as DS Smith's Group CEO since 2010.
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