Job Description

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 the head office although there will be opportunities to also travel and perform audits at our regional offices.

The role:

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of the risk-based internal audit plan;
• Conducting research and drafting and agreeing on terms of reference for internal audit reviews with management;
• Document processes and controls, evaluating and testing effectiveness of controls;
• Review and discuss initial findings and recommendations with management;
• Drafting and agreeing internal audit reports with management;
• Conducting follow up audits and produce monthly status reports based on management’s updates on their actions;
• Assisting in the production of regular internal audit progress reports;
• Deputising for the head of internal audit;
• Maintenance and develop knowledge of regulatory requirements, laws, best practices, auditing and accounting developments relevant to our business sector.

Qualifications

You are: part Qualified/ Qualified accountant (CCAB) or internal auditor (CMIIA) with a positive attitude and personal accountability with high attention to detail and excellent analytical skills. You possess excellent communication and collaborative skills and enjoy engaging with different teams and staff at all levels.

Your background:

• 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 OSTC’s regional offices.

We are offering:

• Entrepreneurial culture and a real opportunity to continuously improve OSTC’s 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.
• Salary: £45-55,000 GBP
• An excellent opportunity to develop your existing knowledge of a proprietary trading business and financial services internal audit experience.
• Training and further development opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 OSTC’s regional offices.