106K–133K GBP / year
Director of Internal Audit
OtherHybrid — United Kingdom
Published on 2026-11-12
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About this role
Build Mews’ SOX and internal controls programme from the ground up, creating a sustainable, audit-ready framework across financial reporting, operations and technology. Lead control design, testing, remediation and monitoring as the company scales across entities and regulated financial services.
About the company
Mews builds a cloud property management platform that helps hotels run operations and improve guest experiences.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement a risk-based SOX and internal controls roadmap, including control design, testing, remediation and management certification.
- Establish a COSO-aligned control framework with named owners, evidence standards and periodic certifications.
- Coordinate control requirements with Legal, Compliance and Risk.
- Lead IT general controls testing and set validation standards for critical reports, spreadsheets and AI-supported evidence.
- Build risk-based monitoring and AI governance controls, and report significant risks and progress to leadership.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, SOX, internal controls or risk assurance, including 3+ years leading teams or cross-functional programmes.
- Experience building and rolling out a SOX or COSO-based controls programme, including control design, owner accountability, certification and remediation.
- Experience in an international, multi-entity environment and working knowledge of IT general controls, system interfaces, access and change management, and data reliability.
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and present risk-based findings; experience with external auditors, regulators or consultants.
- AI Fluency Level 4: experience building AI-powered tools or systems, with an understanding of AI governance, evidence validation and human oversight.
Nice to have
- CIA, CPA, ACA, ACCA or CISA qualification.
- Experience with GRC or SOX platforms such as AuditBoard or Workiva, and tools such as Jira.
- Experience in technology, SaaS or fintech.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid holiday.
- Company share programme.
- Paid parental leave: six months for primary caregivers and two months for secondary caregivers, available after one year.
- Annual learning budget of €300, with additional budget for high performers.
- Flexible work-from-anywhere policy, including a few weeks abroad each year.
- Flexible hybrid working and home-office setup budget with a monthly work-from-home allowance.