Job Description
Audit Project Lead (m/f/d)

IN SHORT

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Internal Audit professional to lead the end-to-end delivery of audits and ad-hoc tasks. This role is responsible for ensuring that all work is executed efficiently, meets high quality standards, and aligns with the organisation’s strategic objectives, internal policies, and regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will coordinate audit project teams, review workpapers for clarity and accuracy, and maintain strong relationships with process owners to gain valuable insights into operational effectiveness. Leveraging strong commercial acumen and best practices, they will provide expert guidance to the business to enhance risk management, internal controls, and overall process improvement.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of audits and ad-hoc tasks, ensuring timely execution, high quality, and alignment with strategic objectives, internal policies and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate the audit project team, review audit workpapers to ensure clarity and accuracy
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with process owners, gaining insights into operations
  • Offer expert guidance to the business on enhancing risk management, internal controls and processes based on the sound commercial knowledge and best practices
  • Contribute to the development of the annual audit plan through risk assessments, business insights, and alignment with strategic objectives

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

  • Extensive experience in internal audit, risk management, or consultancy
  • Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks and risk management principles
  • Basic knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and Data Analytics
  • Proven track of leading audit engagements
  • Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent

ABOUT US

SEFE is an international energy company anchored in Europe, delivering energy solutions that ensure reliable and affordable supply. Our activities span the entire energy value chain – from origination and trading to sales, transport and storage. With decades of trading expertise and a growing LNG portfolio, SEFE is one of Europe’s leading suppliers to industrial customers, providing more than 200 TWh of gas and power each year. We supply over 50,000 clients, from small businesses to municipalities and multinational organisations. By investing in clean energies, we support our customers on their decarbonisation journey and contribute to the energy transition. SEFE employs over 2,000 people worldwide and is owned by the Federal Government of Germany.

 

Securing energy – now and for the future.

OUR BENEFITS

In return we offer a competitive starting salary supported by a comprehensive range of financial, lifestyle and wellness benefits with the flexibility to follow a hybrid working model.

 

  • bonus earning potential
  • non-contributory pension with 10% employer contribution
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and volunteering days
  • buy / sell holidays
  • life assurance
  • medical and dental insurance (family cover)
  • range of optional flexible benefits

 

We are committed to supporting your career growth with opportunities to develop both your knowledge and experience through a blended approach to learning.
Join SEFE and help us secure energy supply across Europe and shape a better, more sustainable tomorrow.

 

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Information at a Glance
Job Title:  Audit Project Lead (m/f/d)
Job Country:  United Kingdom
Job Location:  Manchester, United Kingdom
Posting Start Date:  17/04/2026
Business Function:  Risk
Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract