Graduate Internal Auditor

Date: 7 Jan 2026
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £35000 - 45000 per annum
Email:
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We are looking for a graduate with a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field with either a placement year experience or a year's exposure out of university in audit, risk, compliance or financial control.

Our client is a Futures and Options Traders and Brokers.

The Internal Audit Assistant will support the Internal Audit team in executing the annual JSOX compliance process. This role involves assisting with documentation, testing and reporting of internal controls to meet regulatory requirements and corporate governance standards.

• JSOX Compliance Support:
  • Assist in planning and coordinating the annual JSOX testing cycle.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation for internal controls and risk assessments.
  • Support walkthroughs and control testing activities under the guidance of senior auditors.
• Audit Process Assistance:
  • Collect and organise evidence for control effectiveness.
  • Track remediation actions and follow up on outstanding issues.
  • Help prepare audit reports and summaries for management review.
• Internal Audit of IT processes and controls.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Liaise with business units to gather required information and clarify control processes.
  • Ensure timely communication of audit findings and deadlines.
• Compliance & Governance:
  • Stay updated on JSOX requirements and internal audit best practices.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives for internal controls.

• Essential:
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Good communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders.
• Preferred:
  • Basic understanding of internal controls or audit principles.
  • Experience in compliance or risk management roles.
  • Knowledge of J SOX or Sarbanes Oxley frameworks.