We are seeking ACCA , ACA or IIA/CIA qualified internal audit specialists to work across a range of public or corporate sector clients.  We would be particularly interested in individuals who have experience of Sarbanes-Oxley work in addition to Internal Audit, but most importantly are looking for ambitious qualified staff keen to progress their careers in a large multi-national accounting and advisory practice.  Our continued growth across markets has led to further opportunities coming onto the market.  We work across a range of specialist sectors and would in particular welcome candidates with experience in Central Government, Manufacturing, Construction, Real-estate and Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist audits at client sites, across both financial and operational systems.  You should:
• 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;
• Manage, perform and control internal audit assignments embracing assignment planning, conducting fieldwork and reporting findings;
• Draft audit planning documents for review by Client/Management;
• Prepare draft audit reports and supporting working files to high quality standards on agreed audits;
• Lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, training and technical audit guidance;
• Perform the audit of more complex and specialist areas;
• Assist management in completion of assignments to time and budget;
• Identify opportunities for further work opportunities at existing clients;
• Participate in the firm’s appraisal and development processes;
• Ensure familiarity and compliance with all the firm’s policies; and
• Any other duties as required by Management

About the Ideal Candidate

​You will be a self-starter willing to work hard to progress your career in a dynamic working environment.  We are looking for strong individuals able to flourish within a hard-working team environment and who are keen to progress towards management or to specialise within specific areas of Internal Audit moving forwards.  The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Good technical knowledge of internal audit process, internal control, individual subjects and relevant sector experience.
• Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards.
• An understanding of the range of services that RSM provides to meet clients’ needs.

Communication

• 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.
• Listening – demonstrate the ability to listen, evaluate and apply information gained.
• Written – prepare draft reports and technical working papers.

Commitment / Attitude

• Take responsibility for resolving issues by either dealing with them personally or referring upwards where required;
• Be pro-active 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

Requirements

Essential

• Access to a car and a clean driving licence.
• Qualified to ACA, ACCA, IIA/CIA or equivalent.
• Flexibility and willingness for some travel – this may vary dependent upon where based.
• At least two years working within Internal Audit.

Desirable

• Experience of Internal Audit within the public sector.
• Experience of Internal Audit within the corporate sector.
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience.