Job Description

You shall be responsible for completing audits as allocated from the Audit Plan which focuses on providing assurance over the key risks to which the business is exposed. You shall also contribute to the development of the Risk Management process as required.

• Completion of internal audit assignments across the business allocated by the Head of Risk & Internal Audit from the planning stage through to reporting.
• The identification of key risks and controls and the testing thereof to ascertain whether they are working as described.
• Providing an opinion to Business Unit and Group functional management, the Audit & Risk Committee, Board, executives, non-executives, Group Executive Committee (GEC) and European Executive Committee (EEC) as to the level of assurance they should place on the adequacy of the internal control environment audited.
• Identification of issues that really matter to the business working in a collaborative manner with managers to help achieve corporate strategic objectives.
• To keep the Head of Risk & Internal Audit up to date with the progress against the Internal Audit Plan and highlight any key issues emerging as audits progress.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), a qualification with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or qualified by experience. A thorough understanding of the principals of risk and control based on the established risk appetite of the Board. Excellent report writing skills. Significant experience of working with medium or large sized businesses as an internal auditor. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.