Internal Audit Senior ConsultantWe are searching for an experienced Internal Audit Senior Consultant
Consulting brings together multiple teams across Transactions, Risk & Consulting, ABA, and Outsourcing to provide client-centric solutions for RSM’s current and future clients within the middle market. Our Consulting team has a major role to play in driving forward the growth of the firm with over 1,700 people delivering almost £200m revenue.
At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our solutions create an enhanced tailored approach to support our clients in achieving their strategic goals and empower our people to make an impact and develop their own unique career path.
Overall Purpose
Responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audits within required timescales and budgets
Responsibilities
1. Understanding the key risks identified by Management and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area of the Client’s Annual Audit Plan
2. To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings
3. To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management
4. Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits
5. To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance
6. To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors
7. To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas
8. To undertake review work in respect of significant findings
9. To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget
10. Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback
11. To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients
12. Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across a wide variety of clients
13. To participate in the firm’s appraisal and development process
14. It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm’s policies health and safety etc.
15. Any other duties as required by management
Technical skills
16. Previous experience of working in internal audit with public sector clients
17. To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work
18. Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant UK regulation and Internal Audit Standards
19. To provide support as required to team members
20. To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients’ needs
21. Identification and pro-active management of own training and development needs
Communication (oral, electronic, written)
22. Oral - able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients
23. Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements
24. Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others
25. Listening - demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained
26. Written - prepare draft reports and technical working papers
27. Excellent attention to detail
28. Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients
29. Share own experience and expertise with others
30. Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills
Commitment /Attitude to work
31. Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required
32. Take responsibility for self-development.
33. Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required
34. Show enthusiasm and self-motivation to provide excellent service
35. Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions
36. Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own
37. Be pro-active and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices
38. Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads
Other
39. The post holder will be expected to travel to more local client's sites in their own time
40. Occasional overnight stays away from home will be necessary
Qualifications
41. A relevant professional qualification ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.
#LI-AM1 Experienced hirePermanentMILTON KEYNESRisk Assurance30/06/2025