Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal Auditor will be responsible for the timely execution of a variety of risk-based audits to provide independent and objective assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness and robustness of the control environment.

Client Details

Very stable Midlands business with exciting growth plans across the Internal Audit team.

Description

You will be required to undertake all parts of the audit process from planning, scoping, testing, producing professionally written audit reports that are clear, accurate and contain appropriate recommendations, performing follow ups, supporting in the delivery of the annual Internal Audit Plan and undertaking additional activities which may include ad hoc / advisory work.

Perform audits from the Annual Internal Audit Plan in accordance with the agreed audit methodology and working papers at all times.

* Ensure that all audits and associated reports are completed in the agreed timescale.

* Ensure the audit file and all working papers are completed and support the audit findings and opinion reported. Determine and agree the objectives and scope of the audit with the Internal Audit Manager, resulting in the drafting of a Terms of Reference and agreeing this with the Business Manager and Audit Sponsor.

* Conduct risk assessments for audits, reviewing and assessing the suitability of the internal control design and identifying key risks and controls.

* Liaise with stakeholders at all stages of the audit process, raising observations on a "no surprises" basis and ensuring that any potential contentious issues are promptly identified and discussed.

* Agree audit findings with the Internal Audit Manager, lead audit closing meetings to discuss the audit findings and agree an appropriate management action to mitigate the risks identified with a realistic and achievable implementation date.

* Ensure that audit recommendations are commercially sound, pragmatic, practical and achievable.

* Produce timely and accurate audit reports which presents the findings of the work in a concise, well-structured and professional manner that clearly communicates the issue, root cause, risk and recommendation.

* Perform follow up work on agreed management actions and report on areas of non compliance.

* Work alongside the Internal Audit co-source partner when required to deliver audits.

* Undertake ad-hoc and advisory work as and when required.

* Promote the profile of the Internal Audit department through the sharing of best practice and building effective working relationships with stakeholders across the business.

* Respond to queries or questions raised by the business in a timely and professional manner.



* Identify and make recommendation on areas for continuous improvement both in the Internal Audit department and across the wider business.

Profile

Minimum of 3 years Internal Audit experience. Qualified by experience or holds a professional qualification.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.

* Strong analytical, investigative and problem-solving abilities with a challenging and inquisitive mindset.

* Strong report writing skills.

* Professional and credible presentation skills.

* Commercially aware.

* Highly organised and able to work within pre-agreed deadlines for audit delivery.

* Ability to maintain integrity and professionalism when working with the business and remain composed when challenged.

* Ability to challenge and influence others.

* Strong understanding of risk management and internal control.

* Ability to develop appropriate audit work programmes that ensure testing achieves the objective.

* Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products.

* Ability to work collaboratively, with experience of influencing and building relationship at a senior level.

* A self starter, who is energetic, motivated and able to work autonomously.

Job Offer

£40,000 basic salary plus benefits.