Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

The Opportunity

This role gives a great opportunity to join and progress within the RSM internal audit team - the UK’s leading national provider of internal audit services. You will have the opportunity to work with our household name corporate sector clients and major national not for profit sector organisations.

To deliver leading edge internal audit services for all our clients we depend on the quality of our people. We choose them for their flair, commercial acumen and dynamic approach. Our people work as a cohesive team – with our clients and with each other – because they share our aims and commitment to provide quality business solutions and advice for every one of our clients.

Overall Purpose

Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets.

Responsibilities

• To understand the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client’s Annual Audit Plan
• To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings
• To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management
• Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits, adding value and good practice
• To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance
• To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors
• To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas
• To undertake review work in respect of significant findings
• To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget
• Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback
• To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients
• To participate in the firm’s appraisal and development process
• It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm’s policies e.g. health and safety etc
• Any other duties as required by management

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CMIIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.

Technical skills

• Previous experience of working in internal audit. Gained the necessary experience within Internal Audit or controls projects and in advisory/consulting on risk & control, working within not for profit sector or corporate sectors.
• To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, control requirements such as SOX, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work
• Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards
• To provide support as required to team members
• To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients’ needs
• Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs
• Effective use of IT including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, audit and accounting packages, Outlook.
• Maintains and promotes high professional standards of conduct and practice and demonstrates commitment to the Firm’s policies and standards.
• Anticipates the impact of key developments within the relevant client sectors to manage overall commercial risk.
• Applies knowledge of services, industry, markets and core client base, promoting and co-ordinating additional services provided to clients and targets.

Communication (oral, electronic, written)

• Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients
• Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements
• Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others
• Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained
• Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers
• Excellent attention to detail
• Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients
• Share own experience and expertise with others
• Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills

Commitment /Attitude to work

• Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required
• Take responsibility for self-development.
• Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required
• Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service
• Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions
• Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own
• Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices
• Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads

Other

• The post holder will be expected to travel to more local client's sites in their own time
• Occasional overnight stays away from home will be necessary
• Access to a car and full Driving Licence required

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution.

To find out more, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page on our Careers Website.

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