I am looking for an experienced Internal Auditor to join a well established organisation in Leeds. Their role will consist of completing risk-based internal audits and working closely with the team.

Client Details

The client is a well established utilities organisation based in Leeds.

Description

The successful Internal Auditor will be working within a small team this role will be responsible for:

• The timely completion of risk-based internal audit reviews using different approaches and methodologies;
• Agreeing, negotiating and adapting the scope of each audit;
• Preparing the draft and final audit reports for circulation;
• Discussing with management all audit findings, recommendations and suggested solutions together with realistic implementation timescales;
• Ensure all audits undertaken comply with best practice, legislation and regulatory requirements;
• Building and managing effective relationships;
• Working with integrity, objectivity and confidentiality;
• Assisting with any investigations as required either as part of an audit or as required by the Head of Internal Audit;
• Working with business areas to improve risk registers and risk management activities.

Profile

To be considered to be the next Internal Auditor, a candidate applying for this position should:

• Have demonstrable Internal Audit experience;
• Have an excellent understanding of risks and controls;
• Have good judgement in terms of identifying audit issues and recommending pragmatic solutions;
• Be an excellent communicator and able to liaise, influence and negotiate at all levels of the organisation;
• Be detail conscious, professional and flexible;
• Have strong commercial acumen.
• Ideally have an appropriate/relevant qualification(s) - Internal Audit - IIA (preferred);

Job Offer

The successful candidate will receive;

• A competitive salary of £45,000 and competitive benefits package
• Work autonomously to manage own portfolio of work, taking full responsibility for the end to end audit process,
• Have access to senior management in the business and learn from this exposure
• Wide range of audits areas covering the entire business
• Minimal travel required - good work/life balance