Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor - c.£35-40k + study support & travel expenses - Reading.

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR.

We are seekingan internal audit specialists to work across a range of public or

corporate sector clients. We would be particularly interested in individuals who have experience of Sarbanes-Oxley

work in addition to Internal Audit, but most importantly are looking for ambitious qualified staff keen to progress their

careers in a large multi-national accounting and advisory practice. Our continued growth across markets has led to

further opportunities coming onto the market. We work across a range of specialist sectors and would in particular

welcome candidates with experience in Central Government, Manufacturing, Construction, Real-estate and

About the company and department

You will be responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client sites, across both financial

and operational systems. You should:

• 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;

• Manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning, conducting fieldwork and

reporting findings;

• Draft audit planning documents for review by Client/Management;
• Prepare draft audit reports and supporting working files to high quality standards on agreed audits;
• Lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, training and technical

audit guidance;

• Perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas;
• Assist management in completion of assignments to time and budget;
• Identify opportunities for further work opportunities at existing clients;
• Participate in the firm’s appraisal and development processes;
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with all the firm’s policies; and
• Any other duties as required by Management

About the ideal candidate

You will be a self-starter willing to work hard to progress your career in a dynamic working environment. We are

looking for strong individuals able to flourish within a hard-working team environment and who are keen to progress

towards management or to specialise within specific areas of Internal Audit moving forwards. The ideal candidate will

have the following attributes:

• Good technical knowledge of internal audit process, internal control, individual subjects and relevant sector

experience

• Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and

Internal Audit Standards

• Ability to provide support as required to team members;
• An understanding of the range of services that the client provides to meet clients’ needs;
• Pro-active management of own training and development needs;

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;

Requirements

Essential

• Access to a car and a clean driving licence (when based outside of London office)
• Flexibility and willingness for some travel
• Two years working within Internal Audit

Desirable

• Experience of Internal Audit within the public sector
• Experience of Internal Audit within the corporate sector
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience;
• Self-starter, ambitious, team-player

Senior Internal Auditor - c.£35-40k + travel expenses - Reading

Senior Internal Auditor - c.£35-40k + travel expenses - Reading

Senior Internal Auditor - c.£35-40k + travel expenses - Reading