Senior Consultant - Internal Audit

We are searching for an experienced Internal Audit Senior Consultant to join our Consulting team, which supports clients in the middle market across multiple services.

Overall Purpose

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.

Responsibilities

• Understand 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, programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings.
• Draft audit planning documents for approval/review by Client/Management.
• Prepare draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards within the SLA on allocated audits.
• Lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance.
• Provide job training and guidance for auditors, including training for more junior auditors.
• Perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas.
• Undertake review work in respect of significant findings.
• Assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget.
• Assess performance of Team Members and provide feedback.
• 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.
• Participate in the firm’s appraisal and development process.
• Ensure familiarity with and compliance to all firm’s policies (e.g., health and safety).
• Carry out other duties as required by management.

Technical Skills

• Previous experience of working in internal audit with public sector clients.
• 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 UK regulation and Internal Audit Standards.
• Provide support as required to team members.
• 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, 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.
• Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills.

Commitment / Attitude to Work

• 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.

Other

The post holder will be expected to travel to local client's sites in their own time. Occasional overnight stays away from home will be necessary.

Qualifications

A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.