Internal Audit Manager

Salary: Personal Contract

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4376

We are looking for….

As an Internal Audit Manager, you will be responsible for leading a wide range of operational and compliance audits and special projects assigned via the internal audit plan and ensure they are executed in a timely manner to the desired standard. Preference to candidates with Engineering, Construction, Safety or other safety-critical industry experience.

The role requires the position to perform internal audit tasks, procedures or tests, along with an element of overseeing and supporting less experienced staff.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• Plan and execute audits to effectively evaluate risks and controls and recommend control improvements for the process or area under review.
• Draft audit scope documentation for review and approval. Design and prepare the Risk and Control Matrix including expected controls and testing procedures to ensure it adequately covers all activities in scope and the audit is executed in accordance with SGN IA Manual and IIA standards.
• Execute Internal Audit testing for assigned audits on time and to the expected quality to ensure planned audits are completed to the agreed timelines. Clearly document audit findings as they are identified in a format for presentation to business stakeholders engaged in the audit, and lead regular status updates.
• Prepare quality workpapers / and review workpapers where requested to confirm that audit procedures and related documentation support conclusions, and audit work has been completed and documented in accordance with SGN and IIA standards.
• Coordinate with other audit team members to ensure that engagement objectives are met, and work alongside with Internal Audit outsourced partners where needed.
• Apply problem solving skills to both quantitative and qualitative findings arising during the audit, understand root cause, risk and impact and develop practical recommendations.
• Communicate effectively - verbally and in writing - with Internal Audit management and relevant business management to discuss audit observations and recommendations and draft audit reports.
• Maintain respectful and effective communication and relationships with management, colleagues and internal audit co-source partners.
• Responsible for day-to-day co-ordination and management of assigned workload.
• Provide support, on the job coaching and oversight of more junior members of the team during the audit assignment (if applicable), sharing knowledge and experience to ensure audit work is completed in accordance with Internal Audit procedures and timelines.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Audit Committee, Exec Committees and other stakeholders as required.
• Participate in and lead ad-hoc projects as needed.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry - we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.

• Minimum of 5 years of internal audit experience, gained in practice or an in-house audit function.
• Engineering background / Engineering, Construction, Safety or other safety-critical industry experience is preferred.
• Professional accounting or internal auditing qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIA) required.
• A solid knowledge of internal audit best practice, risk and internal controls, business practices with proven ability to scope, plan and execute audit programs and reviews with minimum direction.
• Process Design and Analysis - Ability to analyse complex processes, risks, controls and control design deficiencies and assess their efficiency and effectiveness. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement. Quickly grasps concepts and structures. Adapts rapidly in a changing environment. Able to deal with ambiguity and complexity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including an ability to listen to the needs of the business units, comprehend complex matters and develop practical resolutions. Ability to present issues and recommendations in a clear and concise manner in written and verbal form.
• Proficiency in IIA standards and best practices
• Self starter with the ability to work independently as well as with a team;
• Oral/Written - Ability to present and write concisely and clearly to all management levels.
• Computer Skills - Excel/Word/PowerPoint capability required and flowcharting capability preferred.
• The ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment