Senior Internal Auditor
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the strategic and operational delivery of internal audit and advisory assignments. This includes risk assessment, scoping, planning, fieldwork, and report writing to deliver the Annual Internal Audit plan as approved by the Audit and Risk Committee.
1. Responsible for the end-to-end audit process including assessing the landscape of risks and devising audit strategies. This includes applying professional judgement and knowledge to make recommendations for continuous improvement, providing assurance, holding exit meetings with senior management, and preparing final reports for the Audit and Risk Committee.
2. Provide informed, objective opinions by obtaining, analysing, and appraising evidentiary data to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and efficiency of performance of the activities being reviewed.
3. Seek to obtain consensus to any recommendations by agreeing the actions and deadlines for completion with senior management and key staff to ensure the audit findings are actioned or escalated accordingly.
4. Responsible for the line management of interns, apprentices, and seconded staff as and when appropriate by providing, advice, guidance and opportunities for development to ensure TfW have a competent auditing provision with sufficient succession planning.
Who we’re looking for
5. Qualified Accountant (CCAB) or Qualified Internal Auditor (CIIA).
6. Demonstrable understanding of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and current CIIA standards.
7. Previous experience of Internal Audit in a complex public sector organisation.
8. Demonstrable experience of undertaking systems and risk-based audits.
9. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written (especially report writing) demonstrating ability to communicate key messages clearly and succinctly to senior management.
10. Able to provide challenge to the status quo and provide feedback where required.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.