Senior Internal Auditor in Chelmsford, Essex

As a Senior Internal Auditor you will be responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets.

Brief Job Description:

• To 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.
• To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings.
• To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management.
• Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits, adding value and good practice.
• To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance.
• To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors.
• To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas.
• To undertake review work in respect of significant findings.
• To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget.
• Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback.
• To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients.
• To participate in the firm’s appraisal and development process.
• It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm’s policies e.g. health and safety etc.
• Any other duties as required by management.

Technical Skills:

• Previous experience of working in internal audit.
• To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work.
• Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards.
• To provide support as required to team members.
• To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients’ needs.
• Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs.

Communication:

• 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.
• Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills.

Commitment:

• Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required.
• Take responsibility for self-development.
• Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required.
• Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service.
• Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions.
• Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own.
• Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices.
• Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads.

Qualifications:

• A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are studying towards an appropriate qualification.