Financial Services Internal Auditor

Responsible for supporting the delivery of the annual plan and audits across & supporting other assurance and risk management activities.

Client Details

The company specialises in providing financial services to some of the nation's key professions.

Description

• Support the lead auditor to perform risk based internal audit reviews, in line with Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors standards, professional standards and Corporate Audit methodology.
• Stakeholder Management - build, nurture and maintain strong relationships across the business and strive to continuously improve communication across the group to maximise the value of internal audit.
• Actions and Audit Follow up - follow up on previously agreed audit actions to verify that management has taken the steps agreed and actions are completed on time. Escalate any concerns to line manager.
• Continuous Improvement - Support, input and deliver assigned activities as part of our continuous improvement programme as well as identifying and recommending innovative improvements.
• Audit Planning & Insight - contribute and support the team in production of the Audit Plan, based on insights from engaging with the business (see stakeholder management section).
• Identification and awareness of key risks, issues, themes observed during audit work and wider observations.

Profile

• Knowledge of modern audit concepts, techniques, IT and project management.
• The presence, credibility and communication skills (verbal and written) required to persuade and influence others at all levels within the business.
• Demonstrable internal audit experience particularly within a commercial environment is advantageous
• Familiarity with data analytics and associated tools is desirable
• Independent and objective outlook with the ability to challenge accepted ways of doing things and assessments of risks by management in a constructive and professional manner.
• Strong customer focus with drive for continuous improvement, innovation and quality to improve our services for customers.
• Relevant professional qualification or willingness to study towards (e.g. ACCA, CIIA, or similar).

Job Offer

• Earn a discretionary annual performance-based bonus.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days with service anniversaries).
• Buy extra holiday days or sell holiday you don't need (up to 5 days).
• A great pension scheme - company matched plus 2% (up to 10%).
• Life assurance - worth four times your base pay.
• Flexible working - keep a healthy work-life balance with days from home and in the office.
• Personal development - we offer great training programmes and support you with external professional qualifications.
• Flexible benefits - includes our travel loan/car parking scheme, cycle to work programme and medical cover.
• Discounts - across major brands in retail, health, well-being and leisure.
• Volunteering days - two days a year off work to volunteer for a worthy cause.