Job description
The NICS Internal Audit Services (NICS IAS) is a professional internal audit and investigation service which is part of the Department of Finance (DoF). It provides a service to all NICS Departments and a range of agencies and other arms length bodies. Internal Audit within central government primarily provides Accounting Officers (heads of departments and agencies) in an economical, efficient and effective manner, with an objective evaluation of and opinion on, the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s framework of governance, risk management and control. The NICS IAS has both professional and administrative staff. It is organised into teams that provides assurance, consulting and investigative services to particular departments, agencies and arms length bodies. Successful candidates will be allocated to a specific team. However, they may be required to work across different locations and within any of the bodies to which the NICS IAS provides a service. All departmental Internal Audit units are required to comply with the GIAS.
Responsibilities
* Planning a programme of internal audit engagements, identifying and assessing key risks and agreeing a Terms of Reference for each audit assignment;
* Recording, evaluating and testing risk management and internal control processes using appropriate audit skills, techniques and judgement;
* Agreeing audit findings, conclusions and recommendations with management;
* Formally reporting findings and opinions to audit clients;
* Assisting the Audit Manager and the Head of Internal Audit in the provision of a consulting service (including advice and guidance) to help management improve risk management, control and governance, including system development work; and
* Any other relevant duties as required of the post.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
* Applicants must, by the closing date for applications: 1a) Hold one of the following qualifications and have current membership of the relevant Institute:
* The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIA, PIIA or CMIIA); The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Diploma in Public Audit (DPA) or Advanced Diploma in Public Audit (ADPA).
* AND 1b) Demonstrate a sound understanding of risk, control and corporate governance principles and its impact on the work of Internal Audit.
* AND 1c) At least 2 years practical experience, of applying risk/systems based internal audit principles in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and GIAS (from 1 April 2025).
* OR 2a) Be a full current professional member of one of the following bodies:
* Chartered Accountants Ireland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland; The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
* The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants; The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants; The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy; Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.
* AND 2b) Demonstrate a sound understanding of risk, control and corporate governance principles and its impact on the work of Internal Audit.
* AND 2c) At least 2 years practical experience, of applying risk/systems based internal audit principles in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and GIAS (from 1 April 2025).
Further Information
NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 17th October 2025 at 12 noon. Applications from Protestants, young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post. All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.
Application Information
Visit the recruitment service website (Please quote reference number: IRC318620)