Audit Manager (Program Assurance)

Location: Farringdon (Hybrid)

Salary: Personal Contract

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more

We are looking for… As an Internal Audit Lead / Manager you will be focused on independent assurance reviews of projects and programmes. Preference to candidates with safety-critical industry experience.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• Assist in the development of a comprehensive audit plan designed to provide stakeholders with confidence that key projects and programmes will achieve their objectives and deliver anticipated benefits.
• Plan and execute programme assurance reviews, prioritising key risk areas within projects and programmes, and focussing on governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Draft audit scope documentation for review and approval by the Head of IA. Design and prepare the Risk and Control Matrix including expected controls and testing procedures to ensure it adequately covers all activities in scope and the audit is executed in accordance with SGN IA Manual and IIA standards.
• Execute audit testing and data analysis on time and to the expected quality to ensure planned reviews are completed to the agreed timelines. Clearly document audit findings as they are identified in a format for presentation to business stakeholders engaged in the audit.
• Prepare quality workpapers / and review workpapers where requested to confirm that audit procedures and related documentation support conclusions, and audit work has been completed and documented in accordance with SGN and IIA standards.
• Coordinate with other audit team members to ensure that engagement objectives are met.
• Apply problem solving skills to both quantitative and qualitative findings arising during the audit, understand root cause, risk and impact and develop practical recommendations.
• Communicate effectively - verbally and in writing - with Internal Audit management and relevant business management to discuss audit observations and recommendations and draft audit reports.
• Maintain respectful and effective communication and relationships with colleagues from our internal audit co-source partners and across SGN.
• Responsible for day-to-day co-ordination and management of assigned workload. Provide support, on the job coaching and oversight of more junior members of the team during the audit assignment (if applicable), sharing knowledge and experience to ensure audit work is completed in accordance with Internal Audit procedures and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Audit Committee, Exec Committees and other stakeholders as required.
• Participate in and lead ad-hoc projects as needed.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry - we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.

• Minimum of 5 years of internal audit and / or programme assurance experience.
• Project management qualification is a plus; Experience in a safety critical industry is preferred.
• A solid knowledge of internal audit best practice, risk and internal controls, business practices with proven ability to scope, plan and execute audit programs and reviews with minimum direction.
• Ability to analyse complex processes, risks, controls and control design deficiencies and assess their efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to listen to the needs of the business units, comprehend complex matters and develop practical resolutions. Ability to present issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner in written and verbal form. Ability to present and write concisely and clearly to all management levels.
• Self starter with the ability to work independently as well as with a team; The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Why SGN? SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.