Job title: Internal Auditor | Grade: 5 | Employment type: Permanent | Hours: Full time | Starting salary: £37, | Directorate: Corporate Services & Accounts | Department: Internal Audit | Location: Edinburgh (hybrid) | Closing date: 20 April (midnight)
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join our team and play a vital part in ensuring effective governance, risk management, and internal control processes within our organisation.
The successful candidate will work in accordance with the Government Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector and the S LAB Internal Audit Manual, carrying out planned assurance and advisory engagements.
Key responsibilities include:
1. conducting audit and advisory engagements as agreed in the Internal Audit plan
2. developing risk assessments and audit work programmes for review
3. conducting interviews and reviews with stakeholders at all levels, including the Executive Team and Board Members
4. evaluating governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, providing evidence-based recommendations
5. preparing audit reports and assisting in discussions with senior management to agree on recommendations
6. monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
7. to be able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar audit role
8. knowledge of risk identification and assessment techniques
9. experience in testing and evaluating internal controls
10. strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders
11. to be able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
12. experience in report writing with a clear, analytical approach.
For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the Job Description .
Completed applications should be returned by midnight on Sunday 20 April .