Senior Internal Auditor Fixed Term
Are you an experienced Internal Auditor looking for your next opportunity? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team at Sovereign Network Group (SNG) on a fixed term contract for up to 12 months. You'll carry out audits on a broad range of topics, working with co-source partners where depth of expertise in a particular field is required. Through delivering the audit plan and ensuring SNG implements effective and sustainable control improvements, you'll support in improving our internal control environment. Based from either Basingstoke or Wembley, you'll combine office and home working in line with our hybrid approach. There will be some travel required to our Basingstoke office, and there may be some occasional travel required between our other offices and sites, so you should be happy to travel and have access to your own transport. The Role The vision of our Internal Audit function is to be a strategic partner to the business, providing assurance over the execution of the organisation's strategy. You'll play a key part in delivering this vision through the audits you shape and conduct. Responsibilities include: Working with the team to deliver the internal audit programme, covering both financial and operational proceduresDocumenting and testing key processes and related controls to establish their effectivenessSupporting the delivery of a portfolio of data analytics assignments in support of the annual audit plan, using data and insights effectivelyPreparing well written audit reports, and gaining consensus from stakeholders to ensure recommended action is appropriate, proportionate, and acceptedContributing towards the preparation of reports for presentation to senior management forums and the Audit CommitteeAssisting the team to continually develop the internal audit work programmes and proceduresDelivering work in line with departments KPIs for audit planning, completion and reporting What we're looking for You'll need strong technical knowledge and expertise in internal audit with a proven track record as part of the third line of defence (independent assurance). Ideally, you'll be qualified (ACA, ACCA, IIA, ICAEW) with experience in a large commercial organisation. Any experience in corporate functions such as IT, or from within Housing, would be beneficial but not essential. You'll also need: Experience across the three core aspects of enterprise control – risk, controls and assuranceStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships across the businessExcellent analytical skills with a high attention to detailStrong report writing skillsStrong communication and presentation skillsTo be solution orientated with the confidence to challenge existing business practiceExperience of using data analytics to drive decision making and understand audit data Your Benefits We have some great benefits at SNG, including: 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering daysGenerous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness coverWellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values. If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!
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