Internal Auditor in Leicester

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join our busy PAD (Powered Access Division) Finance Department based at our Head Office in Lutterworth to provide assurance over the effectiveness of our key processes, systems and controls. The scope of work will include both operational and financial processes, and will require consideration of the design and operation of existing controls, validating compliance with these processes. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to offer an independent challenge against the ‘as-is’ way, and help to define and embed improvements, taking a considered and pragmatic approach between business risks and commercial considerations.

Working across the organisation's functional and reporting lines, and with externally resourced internal auditors, the successful candidate will help to drive compliance, embed a robust control environment, and strengthen risk management across the business.

Some of the main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Developing, and delivering Internal Audit plans for the PAD, working with the appropriate management and the external Internal Auditors.
• Undertaking Internal Audit work and other assignments, together with external Internal Audit professionals, in compliance with the professional standards, including: Reviewing and evaluating the design of controls and business processes in place and identifying gaps/weaknesses; working with management to design, implement and embed improvements and compliance.
• Working with process owners to ensure procedures are clearly and appropriately documented, and maintained alongside business changes, with key controls identified.
• Creation and ownership of testing schedules, covering key controls, maintaining appropriate documentation of the audit work completed.
• Preparing and presenting Internal Audit reports that reflect the results of audit work and clearly set out the key findings and actions/recommendations.
• Completing quarterly Business Unit (BU) balance sheet reviews and ensuring compliance with Group Accounting Policies (with any differences between Local and Group policies agreed in writing with Loxam Group).
• Oversight of the BU's depot audit programme, ensuring appropriate coverage is obtained across the depot network and follow up of any issues arising, and completion of depot audits.
• Ensuring compliance with the Risk Management Framework, ensuring quarterly compliance certificates are completed by the business and risk registers are being kept up to date by each owner and reporting of risks to PAD management.
• Monitoring the completion of Actions from the Internal Audits, Risk Registers and other assignments, ensuring that each action is assigned priority ratings and completion dates.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstratable experience of internal and/or external auditing, with solid understanding of financial and operational processes.
• Experience of process mapping and diagnosing, able to articulate ‘the way things should be done’ in a clear and executable manner.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience within plant/equipment hire beneficial, but not essential.

In return you will receive:

• An annual salary of £40,000 - £45,000 (dependent on experience).
• 25 Days annual leave plus bank holiday.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Auto Enrolment Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Lifestyle Benefits – discounts on selected high street stores.

At Nationwide Platforms, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We recognise that a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is crucial to our success in the Powered Access industry. Our commitment is to ensure that every employee feels respected, valued, and supported in their work environment.