Internal Auditor

Overview 

Sanne is currently seeking an Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit Department to deliver the full range of internal audit assignments for Sanne Group PLC and its subsidiary companies.

You will typically be responsible for undertaking internal audit assignments either under the supervision of an Internal Audit Lead or leading the audit yourself. You will perform audit planning, walkthrough procedures, testing of the design and effectiveness of Sanne’s system and controls, and preparing the internal audit report.

Key responsibilities

To assist the Internal Audit Lead or lead internal audit reviews of an internal audit area in the Annual Internal Audit Plan covering planning, testing and reporting.

Along with the Internal Audit Lead, on a constructive basis, to develop the most appropriate, proportionate solutions to issues arising.

To report results of audit reviews, including management responses and proposed action plans to address issues arising to the Internal Audit Lead.

To perform follow-up work ensuring management progress actions within the agreed time scales and to escalate failure to progress actions to the Internal Audit Senior Manager as appropriate.

To perform ad hoc investigations and reviews at the request of the Audit Committee & Risk Committee.

The Internal Auditor will report to the Internal Audit Senior Manager.

Skills / experience

Professional qualification – ACCA, ACA, CIA or equivalent: qualified

Minimum of 3 years of combined experience pre- and post-qualification in a financial services organisation in an internal/external audit, assurance or controls role;

Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively, strong influencing skills and an understanding of continual improvement processes;

Familiarity with financial services laws, regulations, and standards, strong understanding of risk management and risk management frameworks;

The ability to use your own initiative;

Analytical thinking and attention to detail;

The ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team;

Strong ethical standards and high levels of integrity;

The ability to think objectively and demonstrate sound judgement;

Organisation and facilitation skills;

Resilience under pressure;

Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to change