Internal Auditor

Bishop's
3 weeks ago
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Role: Internal Auditor

Location: London, Waterloo (3 days/week on site)

IR35: Inside

Rate: £500/day (Umbrella) MAX

Duration: 6 Months

Key Accountabilities:

Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across a diverse portfolio of assigned audit engagements so that the work that is carried out by Internal Audit is thorough, accurate, evidenced and validated with the business prior to the soft close out meeting.
Support the efficient and effective delivery of the annual audit plan by delivering assigned audits in alignment with the Internal Audit methodology and behavioural framework.
Implement business insights into the scoping of audits included in the Internal Audit Plan, so that the audits provide adequate assurance to the Board and the Audit Committee
Deliver audit activities and deliverables to the agreed time, quality and budget and associated key performance indicators, to achieve the annual audit plan.
Develop and build constructive working relationships with stakeholders across the business to achieve delivery of audit plan, Internal Audit strategy and support the promotion of the profile of internal audit through provision of outstanding services.
Liaise where necessary with other assurance providers to deliver cost effective and efficient assurance or advisory services.
Provide insights from audits to the Audit Manager regarding new developments in assigned Business Unit / Corporate Function in order to determine the impact on audit plan.
Contribute to team success and delivery of the Internal Audit strategy through participation in workstreams and contribution of ideas to enhance innovation and continuous improvement of the function.
Establish a good working relationship with the business so that audit activities and recommendations are well understood, managed and acted upon timely.
Perform ad hoc projects, critical and confidential advisory assignments and other duties as assigned by Internal Audit management.
Essential

Qualified accountant, engineering, or relevant Internal Audit professional (Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Certified Accountants or equivalent) with keen interest in internal controls and assurance.
Relevant internal audit experience.
Proven experience in excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal, including report writing.
Evidence of being a team player and to take the lead when appropriate
Proven experience of problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
Evidence of being able to work flexible and adapt to changing circumstances
Data Analytics skills to use data to enrich audit insights and value.
Project management capabilities, ability to proactively manage multiple tasks (assignments and projects) simultaneously and a pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude.
Desirable

Railway industry experience.
Risk management experience
Project assurance experience
Disability Confident

As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces Covenant

CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).

We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know.

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