Senior Auditor

The ONS operates a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations working between office and remote throughout the week. The locations for this role are Newport & Titchfield (Fareham). All colleagues are required to work from their contractually allocated site for at least 40% of their working time. The induction process for the role will be conducted in person.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration.

The Internal Audit function has built a strong reputation within the organisation and is continually seeking ways to enhance and improve its own service, and the ways in which the organisation delivers on its outcomes. The position requires an individual with the gravitas needed to thrive in the challenge of this complex environment and a self-motivated individual who can buy into the vision that has been set for Internal Audit. It will require close working with colleagues in our Risk and Assurance team as we coordinate and rely upon second line assurances in order for internal audit to focus on the areas that matter.

Responsibilities:

• Take a lead on the delivery of all aspects of risk based internal audit assignments. This includes planning and leading scoping meetings with senior stakeholders to agree a Terms of Reference, completion of audit fieldwork; leading close meetings to agree audit findings; and producing a robust evidence based draft report, in line with quality, time and budget requirements.
• Manage individual audit budgets effectively, and proactively identify issues affecting delivery, providing solutions and options ahead of deadlines.
• Assist in the production of MI and progress reports for Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC).
• Continuously improve your own development and looking for opportunities to develop.
• Lead on the follow up of previous internal audit recommendations ensuring risks are mitigated.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• Experienced in delivering a wide range of risk based internal audit assignments from planning stage through to reporting, that deliver impactful assurance.
• Experience of influencing and working with a wide range of stakeholders to develop effective governance, risk management and internal control arrangements.
• Confidence and personal credibility to build relationships.
• Good organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple pieces of work within deadlines in a dynamic environment and demonstrate sound judgement in responding quickly to fast moving priorities.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or CMIIA)

Behaviours:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Developing Self and Others
• Seeing the Big Picture

Alongside your salary of £41,364, Office for National Statistics contributes £11,983 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

The Office for National Statistics is part of the Civil Service, and as such we share a number of key benefits with other departments, whilst also having our own unique offerings to support our 5400 valued colleagues across the business.

Inclusion & Accessibility: At ONS we are always looking to attract the very best people from the widest possible talent pool, and we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability Confident Leader we’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

Selection process details: This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

Security Clearance: For ONS the requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying and the department will consider eligibility by exception on a case-by-case basis.

Application Process:

• Stage 1: Application
• Stage 2: Interview

The assessment process at the application stage will be based on your qualifications, work history, skills, experience, CV, and personal statement. It is important that your application is tailored to highlight the skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the role.

If invited to interview, you will be required to show copies of your qualification certificates at the start of your interview so that these can be verified.

A reserve list may be held for a period up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet the security requirements before they can be appointed.

Nationality requirements: This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities.