Internal Auditor

Our client is looking for an Internal Auditor for a permanent position, located in Aberdeen.

ROLE:

The successful candidate will work as part of a small but specialist team to provide independent assurance that the Group’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively on a global basis.

Reporting into an Internal Audit Manager, the successful candidate will engage in hands-on auditing to deliver high quality and insightful audit reports. 

The majority of audits have a financial element, but with global process, operational and compliance audits also included on the annual audit plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist in the planning, execution and reporting of internal audit reviews of business units, processes or identified areas of risk exposure within allocated cost and time budget.
Prepare accurate and complete audit work papers that adequately document work performed and support audit findings raised in respect of the effectiveness of observed control environments.
Summarise audit findings and recommendations and discuss/agree same with Management.
Draft assigned sections of the Internal Audit Report, including identifying risk / non-compliance, providing context as to significance, confirming root cause and reviewing recommendations to ensure they address the issue highlighted by the audit.
Actively contribute in audit close meetings with Management of varying levels across the Group.
Support the Internal Audit Management team in undertaking any other ad hoc duties in the Internal Audit department as requested.
REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in auditing (either internal or external), finance or a controls/risk focused role is required.  A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar) will be preferred. Candidates can be part-qualified but with the majority of modules complete.
Ability and willingness to travel globally (this is variable dependent on the annual audit plan but can be assumed to be up to 25% of the time).
Technical, analytical and decision-making skills; self-motivated with the ability to work independently, providing solutions and dealing with subjective/ambiguous matters.
Have curiosity, commitment to personal development, and excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Sound understanding and experience of controls-based auditing