Main Activities

• Deliver planned audits to scope, quality, time and within budget as outlined in the Internal Audit Annual Programme,
• Contribute to the overall audit strategy and the process of ongoing assurance to the Accounting Officer and audit sponsor/son the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes,
• Key driver in the development and implementation of Internal Audit function methodologies, professional practices, tools, automation etc to meet and exceed relevant professional internal audit standards.
• Key driver of the ongoing internal audit universe risk assessment and audit planning process and related reporting.
• Represent internal audit on internal programme and project boards as necessary to advise on risk and control issues and to provide assurance in regard to adherence to relevant programme and project management standards,
• Deliver draft and final reports in line with agreed deadlines, keeping sponsors and key stakeholders informed of major issues as they arise and at key stages of fieldwork.
• 7. Promote the role and value of the Internal Audit and Assurance service on an ongoing basis through formal and informal channels,
• Liaise and co-operate with external auditors to ensure the efficient use of the total audit effort.
• Review and assess the quality of the audit process including issuance of terms of reference, fieldwork, testing reporting and follow-up.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators and insightful audit reporting to key stakeholders.
• Procure, co-ordinate and oversight co-source external subject matter expertise as and when required, ensuring knowledge transfer to the division.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of the quality assurance and improvement programme within Internal Audit.
• Ongoing horizon scanning to identify and respond to relevant developments and emerging risks.
• Support and stand-in for the Head of Internal Audit as necessary.
• Improving the Practice of Audits.
• Championing best practice in governance, controls and risk management.
• Maintaining effective working relationship with other assurance providers with the Department (Operational Risk and Compliance) and with External Audit.
• Keeping abreast of developments in Corporate Governance practices and advise the business accordingly.

People Management & Development

• Manage a small team of auditors, both as a line manager and through providing oversight on an audit project basis.
• Manage and oversee Senior Auditors through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals.
• Hold direct reports accountable for managing and developing their audit assignments to ensure the department's goals are achieved and customers satisfied.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the team to ensure they develop the skills and competencies required for effective planning and individual professional and personal career growth.
• Motivate and inspire the team by providing them with the information and tools they need to do their jobs well and meet customer expectations.
• Deal with performance issues, discipline as necessary and address poor standards, ensuring department targets and customer satisfaction is not compromised.

ESSENTIAL

* Fully qualified CMIIA, CCAB or equivalent (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) (A)Knowledge
* Knowledge of project and change assurance and agile auditing techniques.
* Be pragmatic and able to actively contribute to the development of an effective and efficient organisation.
* Contribute as a key player in the development and implementation of the Internal Audit and Assurance Division strategy.
* Banking, Insurance or wider financial services audit.
* Strong communication skills including verbal (presentations) and written (reports).
* Influencing and negotiation ability at a senior level.
* Demonstrate a proven track record in building strong client relationships at all levels.
* Strong analytical capability combined with the ability to be able to communicate complex positions clearly to a wide range of audiences.
* Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple assignments within agree timelines.

* Be able to work with a range of clients to understand the risks to which they are exposed and display an understanding of the control strategies and structures employed. (
* An independent and analytical problem solver who can challenge the status quo, express their views and make decisions.

Experience

* Experience of optimising use of Data Analytics to maximise data-driven assurance and insights.
* Civil Service experience.
* Trade Finance Experience.
* Have experience in Export Financing, Banking, or in a relevant insurance sector.

Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003