Internal Audit at the RNLI looks at the whole range of risks that the organisation faces, and the controls in place to manage those risks. As well as covering purely financial controls, we also look at a wide range of controls in areas such as construction, health & safety, recruitment, marketing and communications. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in the diverse range of audit work, influencing policy across the organisation and making a real contribution towards the RNLI’s purpose of saving lives at sea.

We are looking for an Auditor to make an important contribution to the work of a small but effective Internal Audit Team. Reporting to the Head of the Internal Audit Function, you’ll help to contribute to the audit plan by conducting planned audits and ad hoc investigations, through evaluating and testing the effectiveness of internal controls and processes, and producing audit reports making recommendations for process improvements and changes to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Flexibility and a willingness to take on new challenges are essential in this role.

You will be part or fully qualified with a recognised audit or accountancy body (or equivalent), with excellent report writing skills, experience of auditing change and excellent interpersonal skills. You will also be self-motivated and highly organised, often working autonomously to tight timescales. You will thrive on the challenge and diversity of the work, while taking personal satisfaction from producing reports to a high standard. Ideally you will have experience in the charity sector. Experience of Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM or Sharepoint would also be an advantage.

We commit to actively develop you within this role, offer a range of benefits and the opportunity to work as part of a small friendly team within a major charity.

This post requires a valid driving licence. This post is subject to clearance of a finance check - satisfactory to the RNLI. The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; ensuring the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting).   

Additional information - 37 hours per week, however we will consider 30 hours over 4 days
Location - RNLI Headquarters, Poole, Dorset

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Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards our goals of halving drowning in the UK and Ireland by 2024. This involves a growing commitment to preventative action, using our expertise to work in partnership with communities locally, nationally and internationally to prevent drowning.