Job Profile
Vista Global, the global business aviation group, integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all aspects of business aviation, through its brands.
The Head of Internal Audit will support VISTA in meeting its strategic objectives by demonstrating a drive to achieve best practice in risk management, governance, and controls.
The Head of Internal Audit will manage the delivery of comprehensive and demanding assurance (internal audit) and advisory reviews for this successful and growing organisation. In this dynamic environment the Head of Internal Audit needs to be both a technically sound assurance expert and an articulate, commercially aware advocate of effective, pragmatic processes, and controls.
Reporting to the Director of Financial Risk and Control, the Head of Internal Audit is a key member of the team driving the delivery of the internal audit plan, providing independent assurance and guidance to the Board and the Executive Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment.
This position can be based in our Malta, or London office.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan, with the aim to maximise company performance and control, whilst minimising risk;
- Effectively identify audit issues, control gaps, and root causes; and develop formal written audit reports which recommend how these can be improved;
- Drive a stronger and more robust control framework by providing guidance and support to the business on how to appropriately mitigate risks;
- Effectively track audit findings through to remediation, focusing on addressing the root cause of weaknesses;
- Recruit, manage, and train a team of internal auditors;
- Operate as a trusted advisor to the business. Establish effective business relationships and maintain knowledge of operating procedures;
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within business functions.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
- At least 8 years’ experience as a Qualified Accountant or Internal Audit specialist, with relevant experience gained in professional practice or in a large multinational business;
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent gained through professional experience;
- Strong leadership skills with an ability to lead a global team;
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment;
- Team player who can operate globally, cross-functionally, and at all levels of the organisation, taking ownership and demonstrating initiative;
- Highly accurate and good attention to detail;
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with ability to manage own workload in a pressurised environment and work to tight deadlines;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership;
- Ability to understand and summarise complex data;
- Commercial acumen with good level of business exposure, ideally in the airline or related industry.