Senior Auditor - London, United Kingdom - Careers In Group

Careers In Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are searching for an experienced Senior Auditor.

Overall Job 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

To understand 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
To manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings
To draft audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / Management
Preparing draft audit reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated audits
To lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance
To provide job training and guidance for auditors and training for more junior auditors
To perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas
To undertake review work in respect of significant findings
To assist management in ensuring that assignments are completed to time and budget
Assessment of performance of Team Members and provision of feedback
To be aware of and advise management of any potential additional work opportunities at existing clients
To participate in the firm's appraisal and development process
It is the duty of all employees to ensure they are familiar with and comply with all the firm's policies e.g. health and safety etc.
Any other duties as required by management

Technical skills

Previous experience of working in internal audit
Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards
To provide support as required to team members
To understand the range of additional services that the firm can provide to meet clients' needs
Identification and proactive management of own training and development needs

Communication (oral, electronic, written)

Oral able to express ideas and information with clarity and confidence, especially when communicating with clients
Good working relationship with clients to understand their needs and requirements
Relay appropriate and timely information in respect of assignments to others
Written prepare draft reports and technical working papers
Excellent attention to detail
Gain confidence and respect of colleagues and clients
Share own experience and expertise with others
Encourage teamwork and develop leadership skills

Commitment /Attitude to work

Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with it personally or referring upwards where required
Take responsibility for selfdevelopment.
Be able to train, coach and develop team members and provide support to other staff as required
Show enthusiasm and selfmotivation to provide excellent service
Show respect for others by listening to their views and suggestions
Be a team player by putting the team's needs before your own
Be proactive and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, such as raising queries and challenging existing practices
Ability to be flexible when managing inconsistent and varying workloads

Other

The post holder will be expected to travel to more local client's sites in their own time
Occasional overnight stays away from home will be necessary
Access to a car and full Driving Licence required

Qualifications

A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA.Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.