Internal Auditor

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection – growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Internal Auditor to join our Group Finance – Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance team. This role plays a key part in providing independent assurance to senior leadership, including the Executive Committee and Board, that risk management, governance, and control frameworks are effective across the business. You will support the delivery of the global internal audit plan, working closely with Internal Audit Managers and engaging with stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of business processes and build a strong foundation in internal audit within a global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning

• Build a strong understanding of audit areas and business processes
• Conduct research and risk assessments using internal and external data
• Develop detailed audit test programmes, focusing on key risk areas

Audit Fieldwork

• Perform walkthroughs and test control design and operating effectiveness
• Independently and efficiently deliver audit fieldwork, maintaining high-quality standards
• Ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and fully evidenced

Audit Reporting

• Prepare clear and concise audit reports
• Present findings to stakeholders and agree practical action plans

Management Actions

• Support tracking and reporting of audit findings
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure timely remediation of actions

Planning & Projects

• Contribute to the annual risk-based internal audit plan
• Participate in ad-hoc reviews and project work

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• Degree (minimum 2:2 or equivalent)
• Professional qualification in Accounting or Internal Audit (CIA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experience in Internal or External Audit
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desirable:

• Experience using data analysis to support and enhance audit testing
• Familiarity with Generative AI for research and productivity
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, logical approach

What We Offer

• Exposure to senior stakeholders across a global organisation
• Opportunities for professional development and qualification support
• A collaborative and high-performing team environment

Working Location & Travel

• Based in London Victoria (4 days in the office)
• International travel to global locations as part of audit assignments

🌍 Global Benefits Overview

• 💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation

• 🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme

• 📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions

• 🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role

• 🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations

• 👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• 🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

• 📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• 💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

• 🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country

• 🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive

• 🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes