Overview
Are you an internal audit professional looking for your next step? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Risk and Assurance Auditor to join our established team of outsourced internal auditors at Scrutton Bland. The ideal candidate will have worked within an internal audit team for a minimum of 2 years and have experience identifying and advising clients on risk and value-added improvements to support business efficiencies and operations. Prior experience within the Education sector is desirable but not essential. The team delivers internal audits and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of sectors, working closely with clients.
We value growth, forward-thinking, and work-life balance, and we promote flexibility, a supportive team culture, and a clear path for future advancement.
Responsibilities
* Manage internal audit assignments from end-to-end, including complex audit areas, in collaboration with clients.
* Conduct risk-based testing and root cause analysis to identify control gaps and improvement opportunities.
* Produce clear working papers that demonstrate control evaluation and testing for quality review.
* Research business processes and operational trends to identify opportunities for process improvement and risk reduction.
* Analyze financial and operational information for patterns, trends, and anomalies to enhance audit quality and insights.
* Prepare audit reports upon completion of the work, outlining impactful recommendations and providing client-facing insights.
* Mentor and support staff in training, leading by example and providing on-the-job support where appropriate.
* Ensure audits are completed within the given timeframe and budget.
* Build and maintain effective relationships within the team and with each client.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
In accordance with the annual work plan, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering comprehensive reviews of findings, providing clear and constructive advice to clients. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. You should manage your time effectively, work collaboratively within a team, and delegate tasks as appropriate to ensure audits are completed on schedule, within budget, and to a high standard. Holding a CIIA qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines with excellent organizational skills
* Strong communication skills across all levels, internally and externally
* Ability to engage with individuals at every level of an organisation and build positive relationships
* Analytical skills for evaluating processes and procedures
* Good report writing skills, producing clear, concise, and actionable audit reports
* Problem-solving and decision-making abilities with constructive challenge and practical solutions
* Flexibility and adaptability across various subject areas and work plans
* Willingness and drive for continuous development, including studying towards recognised qualifications and keeping up with legislation and audit methodologies
In Return
We offer an attractive reward and flexible benefits package which you can tailor to your needs.
* Fully funded study support to complete qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
* Flexible working and a culture that promotes work-life balance
* Commitment to continued learning and development
* 36 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays and 3 days Christmas closure)
* Option to purchase a further 5 days holiday
* Life Assurance up to 4x salary and contribution towards the Firm’s pension scheme
* Access to Health Shield health cash plan from day one
* Access to mental health support and employee wellbeing programs
* Regular social and informal events
* A sense of belonging to an exciting and progressive team
* Opportunity to participate in the Scrutton Bland Foundation volunteering days
Every new team member will experience a full induction and training programme to get up to speed on our systems, processes, and ways of working.
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