About the role
Due to a rapid expansion of client work in the RiskAssurance team and in particular with our most prestigious client, we arelooking to recruit a further Senior Internal auditor into our Internal Auditteam. As part of the wider team, the candidate will be involved in the deliveryof internal audit services to a wide range of clients, across the not forprofit and corporate sectors.
The ideal candidate will have good people skills and becomfortable working either alone or as part of a team on audit reviews anddealing with clients. With a relevantinternal audit or accountancy qualification, or perhaps working towards one,the ideal candidate will be an experienced internal auditor, who can really hitthe ground running. Alternatively, we can offer training support for internalaudit or accountancy qualifications subject to having our required academicqualifications.
Overall Job Purpose
Responsible for undertaking a range of complex andspecialist audits, including risk management, Governance, Product and Processaudits, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as anindividual, leading a team and delivering high quality Internal Audits withinrequired 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.
* 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.
Requirements
Technical skills
* Experience within an internal audit role.
* Broad technical knowledge of Governance, Risk Management and Internal Audit.
* Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards.
* To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients’ needs.
* A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or ACT. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.
Communication
* 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.
Commitment /Attitude
* 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.
* 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.