Senior Group Auditor - Perth, United Kingdom - SSE

SSE
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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world.

Following our commitment to invest £12.5 billion in low carbon projects over the next 5 years, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.


About the Role:


Base Location:
Perth or Glasgow, however other SSE office locations would be considered.


Salary:
£44,100 - £66,100 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.


Working Pattern:
Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available


The role has become available through further investment in SSE's Group, Risk and Audit function as it develops to support the organisation's strategy implementation.

Following a strong outcome from a recent external quality assessment the function is continuing to progress on a number of fronts including implementing elements of agile auditing methodology, further evolving our talent model and people strategy, embedding an approach to coverage of SSE's international operations, and technology enablement primarily via data analytics, insight and visualisation and implementation of a new audit management implementation.

Largely due to the nature of the work, the development opportunities it brings, and the supportive team environment, Group Risk and Audit regularly achieve some of the highest ratings from SSE's Great Place to Work survey.


As Senior Group Auditor you'll provide assurance to SSE's Executive Committees, Audit Committee and Board over the effectiveness of management of material risks to the organisation and the effectiveness of controls across the business.

You'll engage with senior stakeholders to plan and deliver, often complex, risk and control based audits and other assignments throughout the organisation.


The key responsibilities of this role are:

  • Effective and timely execution of risk and controls based audits and other assignments from SSE's internal audit programme providing constructive appraisal, insight and challenge, and acting as a catalyst for positive change. Undertaking audits in the most complex or technically challenging areas of the business, including joint audits, and on occasion, in joint venture (JV) and partner organisations.
  • Playing a lead role in Group Audit's stakeholder engagement, drafting papers and presenting as required at Business Unit Executive Committee or equivalent forums.
  • Managing and/or supervising the work of others within the Group Audit team or those supporting the function on a secondment or cosource basis.
  • Assisting with forward planning activities, and supporting the ongoing development of the team and function. Contributing directly to SSE achieving its objectives through the promotion of risk awareness and effective control by ensuring the highest professional conduct and standards.
  • Leading on projects and working collaboratively with others to develop the Group Audit function, wider SSE control framework, and enhance SSE's risk management and control environment.

What do I need?:

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

  • Fully qualified accountant or chartered internal auditor status with considerable relevant experience or qualified from having significant relevant industry experience.
  • Subject matter expertise on riskbased auditing processes and risk management and control frameworks.
  • Financial analysis and interrogation capabilities along with advanced knowledge of core financial systems, key financial standards and general accounting procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills including high standard of formal report writing and presentation skills, and the ability to work well with others in a team environment.
  • Ability to influence and manage others while balancing a varied and challenging workload and delivering high quality outputs within deadlines.

About our Business:


SSE's Audit, Risk and Assurance teams are responsible for supporting the SSE Group in meeting their risk management responsibilities, ensuring that we meet our obligations under the UK Corporate Governance Code.

We undertake assurance reviews right across the business to help identify any risks that may impact our performance, integrity, solvency or liquidity, and offer appropriate recommendations to help mitigate these.


What's in it for you?:

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.


What happens now?:

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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