Context:
The purpose of the role is to provide assurance over risk management, governance and control processes across the PayPoint group. The role will focus in particular but not exclusively on those parts of the business based in Welwyn Garden City and will liaise extensively with our offices in Liverpool and surrounding areas.
Main Purpose of Role:
Based within the Risk & Internal Audit team, the Internal auditor will provide third line assurance that the risk framework across the Group is robust and operating effectively. Work with the business to develop and improve current procedures.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Audit planning
2. Performing comprehensive testing and documenting work performed
3. Raising audit issues and agreeing them with senior management
4. Partnering with the business to develop audit action plans
5. Writing audit reports
6. Robust monitoring of open audit issues and helping drive implementation
7. Providing ad hoc advice and guidance to managers and staff at all levels
8. Anticipating emerging risks through research and interviews
9. Assessing how the business complies with policies and regulations
10. Managing a variety of stakeholders and their expectations through regular communications
11. Reporting to senior stakeholders and the Audit Committee as required
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Risk, audit or operations experience, preferably gained in the financial services or fintech sectors.
2. Experience identifying risk and assessing robustness of control frameworks
3. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
4. Audit or accounting qualifications are desirable but not essential. We can offer study support if the candidate wishes to pursue a relevant qualification.
5. Experience with improving audit methodology, reports and working papers.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
1. Enquiring mind and desire to question
2. Ability to use your own initiative
3. Analytical thinking and attention to detail
4. Ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
5. Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity
6. Ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement
7. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
8. Organisation and facilitation skills
9. Resilience under pressure
10. Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to change
11. Ability to interact and challenge at all levels of the organisation.
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