Overview
Are you looking to advance your career in internal audit? Have you gained some experience in risk, control or governance in previous roles? Are you a self-motivated, organised professional who can demonstrate problem solving and communication skills?
The Scottish Government Directorate for Internal Audit and Assurance has an exciting development opportunity for individuals who would like to join as Internal Auditors. You’ll join a large team, with a wide range of unique experience, at an exciting time for the Scottish Government, its executive agencies and public bodies, as they lead major public sector reform to improve the lives of all who live in Scotland.
Successful candidates will undertake key roles in supporting clients’ organisational development and improvement and will play a key role in delivering a programme of risk based advisory and assurance assignments, individually or as part of a team, supported by a Manager.
In return we can offer access to mentor support, fantastic career development, including funding for professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors CIA if you choose to pursue this route.
Responsibilities
• Engage with key stakeholders in audit areas to understand clients key risks.
• Participate in the planning, scoping and scheduling of audit reviews to ensure delivery within timeframes.
• Undertake internal audit work, including documenting audit tests and findings in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Identify process and control weaknesses and identify enhancements to improve performance
• Present audit findings to a wide range of stakeholders
• Produce considered high quality audit reports, written in clear and concise manner to highlight potential risks to senior management
• Undertake follow up reviews to ensure implementation of audit recommendations
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and development of internal audits policies and procedures
Competencies
Self-Awareness
Communications and Engagement
Improving Performance
Analysis and Use of Evidence.
Essential Criteria & Qualifications
1. Experience of corporate governance process and/ or risk based assurance frameworks/approach.
2. Good planning and organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities and respond quickly to fast moving priorities.
3. Experience of using evidence to form realistic solutions to problems.
4. Experience of working with stakeholders to communicate key messages clearly.
Qualifications
Consideration will be given to candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience gained in a risk, control or governance role. This role would also suit part or newly qualified individuals (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors or CCAB) who are looking for an exciting development opportunity.
Please note that these posts qualify for an internal audit pay supplement if you already hold a suitable qualification:
PIIA/CIA - £750
CMIIA/CCAB - £1000
Location
These vacancies operate under hybrid working with ad hoc attendance in the office for meetings at our base offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow. There will be some requirement travel to external stakeholder sites.
Interview and Assessment
Dates to be confirmed
Minimum time in post
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 12 months.
HOW TO APPLY & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
How to apply