Snr Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor (Open to Public Competition) The Company: Bord na Móna is changing. An iconic Irish company, for eighty years Bord na Móna has helped heat Irish homes, manage Ireland's bogs and develop our natural resources. The company has fulfilled its original promise to deliver value and significant benefits to Irish people and communities. Today over two thousand people continue to build on the company's legacy of achievement, delivering Bord na Móna's iconic range of goods and services to Irish and overseas markets. Today Bord na Móna is developing new sustainable businesses, that will deliver greater returns for its employees and the wider community. Eighty years ago Bord na Móna committed itself to delivering a new industry for Ireland using our indigenous resources. We are now looking for you to help us deploy 21st Century technologies as our company fulfils its original mission as it delivers a new sustainable future. We currently wish to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor for our Internal Audit function in the Group Division. This role will be based at Bord na Móna, Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare for a three year fixed term contract. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Internal Audit and conduct internal audits across the Group involving limited business travel within Ireland. The position by its nature offers a unique exposure to the Group and its diverse operations with significant interaction with senior management affording excellent career development opportunities across the Group. The Role: The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following: • Maintain knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Internal Audit function's methodology and processes • Planning, execution and completion of reviews of financial and operational processes • Working as part of a team apply a sound understanding of current best accounting practice and internal auditing techniques • Utilising the TeamMate system to appropriately plan and document the results of our audit engagements • Managing the engagement budget and ensuring that work is completed efficiently within the allocated budget • Assessment and enhancement of the monitoring and control processes in place for the Group's factories and depots on a continuing basis • Undertake operational and financial internal control and compliance reviews evaluating the adequacy of the control environment in terms of design and operating effectiveness • Preparation and timely delivery of reports and findings, with continuous review of reporting processes • Manage the delivery of agreed expectations with the business within agreed timetables • Actively develop and maintain positive relationships with senior managers and staff to enhance the reputation of the Internal Audit function • Organise, develop, motivate and coach team members to enable the achievement of the team's objectives • Reviewing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, sharing and implementing best practice throughout the Group • Encouraging practice of strong internal controls across the Group • Completion of the assigned audit plan in accordance with defined audit methodology, quality standards and deadlines • Planning and preparation of audits, including initial research and risk assessment for each assignment • Analysing large amounts of data to make informed conclusions • Drafting and finalisation of professional quality internal audit reports • Making informed and balanced recommendations to the business on the systems and procedures being reviewed • Continuously communicating with the Head of Internal Audit on the progress of assignments • Suggesting beneficial changes to audit methodologies and procedures • Liaising with external auditors as required The Person: The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes: • ACA or other relevant accounting qualification with minimum of 3 years financial and operational auditing experience • Previous Internal Audit experience a distinct advantage • A knowledge of audit procedures including planning, audit testing, analytical review and types of sampling involved in conducting audits • A commercial mindset and technical ability • Strong report writing and analytical skills • Good interpersonal and relationship management skills • Energy, drive and commitment to deliver results on time • The ability to work on own initiative and to be a good team player • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and to build and sustain effective working relationships across all levels of the business • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a broad diversity of responsibilities • Effective coaching and mentoring skills • Previous experience of the internal audit and manufacturing sector would be advantageous but is not essential • Ability to document end to end processes, identify risks, accompanying impact and provide practical solutions to a wide range of audit issues • Must be MS Office proficient including advanced Excel. Experience with internal audit applications and CAATS is preferred e.g. TeamMate & IDEA • Affinity with e-commerce environments and IT audit related issues is preferred • Knowledge of Oracle financial systems is preferred • Proficiency in the English language is a requirement • A “can do” work ethic with excellent problem solving skills. The selection process for this role will include candidate screening from application. Visit http://www.bordnamona.ie/careers/application-process-at-bord-na-mona/ for more information If you think you have what it takes and wish to be considered for this position please click on apply here on or before 14th May 2017 Bord na Móna is an equal opportunities employer Resourceful - Engaging - Respectful Apply Here