Senior Auditor
We are searching for an experienced Senior Auditor.
Overall Purpose
Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets.
Responsibilities
* To understand the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client’s Annual Audit Plan.
* To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings.
* To draft audit planning documents for approval/review by Client/Management.
* Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits.
* To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance.
* To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors.
* To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas.
* To undertake review work in respect of significant findings.
* To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget.
* Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback.
* To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients.
* Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients.
* To participate in the firm’s appraisal and development process.
* It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm’s policies e.g. health and safety etc.
* Any other duties as required by management.
Technical Skills
* Previous experience of working in internal audit.
* Good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work.
* Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards.
* To provide support as required to team members.
* To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients’ needs.
* Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs.
Communication (oral, electronic, written)
* Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients.
* Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements.
* Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others.
* Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained.
* Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients.
* Share own experience and expertise with others.
* Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills.
Commitment/Attitude to Work
* Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required.
* Take responsibility for self-development.
* Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required.
* Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service.
* Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions.
* Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own.
* Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices.
* Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads.
Other
* The post holder will be expected to travel to more local client's sites in their own time.
* Occasional overnight stays away from home will be necessary.
* Access to a car and full Driving Licence required.
Qualifications
* A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.
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Experienced hire
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Risk Assurance
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