Senior Internal Auditor

Bromley

To £55K plus excellent benefits

Summary:

Our clients Group Internal Audit Service has recently been established with the appointment of a Head of Internal Audit and they are looking to recruit a Senior Internal Auditor to assist in developing and delivering this service. The objective of this role is to provide assurances to the Audit Committee and Senior Management over the adequacy and effectiveness of clients' governance arrangements, risk management and internal controls.This is a key role that will provide an opportunity to develop a good understanding of the company's activities by performing audits drawn from the risk-based audit plan.These audits will mostly be at Head Office although there will be opportunities to also travel and perform audits at regional offices.

Job description:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of the risk based internal audit plan

• Conduct research and draft and agree terms of reference for internal audit reviews with management

• Document processes and controls, evaluate and test effectiveness of controls

• Review and discuss initial findings and recommendations with management

• Draft and agree internal audit reports with management

• Conduct follow up audits and produce monthly status reports based on management's updates on their actions

• Perform ad hoc reviews, investigations or provide controls consultancy

• Assist in production of regular internal audit progress reports

• Deputising for head of internal audit

• Maintenance and develop knowledge of regulatory requirements, laws, best practices and auditing and accounting developments relevant to business sector

Person Specification:

• Part Qualified / Qualified accountant (CCAB) or internal auditor (CMIIA)

• Applies professional standards and adheres to principles in the code of ethics

• Possesses internal audit experience

• Able to demonstrate knowledge of IIA professional standards for internal auditing

• Capacity to work autonomously and own initiative

• Able to multitask and manage own time effectively to meet audit delivery deadlines

• Applies a pragmatic approach when developing recommendations

• Possesses excellent communication and collaborative skills, engaging with different teams and staff at all levels

• High attention to detail with excellent analytical skills

• Self-starter with positive attitude and personal accountability

• Willing to undertake up to 15% international travel performing audits at regional offices

Company summary:

• Entrepreneurial culture and a real opportunity to continuously improve governance arrangements, risk management and internal control processes

• Work within a business with a clear growth plan over the next 5 years

• Opportunity to help establish and build a professional, credible and well-respected internal audit service

• An excellent opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of a proprietary trading business and financial services internal audit experience

Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor