Senior Internal Auditor

SThree are delighted to announce that we’re looking for a talented Senior Internal Auditor to join our team on a permanent basis!

The role of the Senior Internal Auditor is a key component in the Group’s objective of ensuring that its businesses are well controlled and operating effectively.

The job entails leading the audit team in carrying out audits of the Head Office, Centre of Excellence and operating units.

About us

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner that connects sought-after specialists in life sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics with innovative organisations across the world.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Identify opportunities with regards to improving control processes
• Provide risk analyses for the risk-based Audit Plan;
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of work plans, performing a full audit cycle;
• Assess the reliability and effective use of internal controls;
• For the processes audited, review and evaluate the system of management controls and assess their adequacy and effectiveness and, where appropriate, draft recommendations
• Conduct discussions of preliminary nature with heads of operations audited;
• Prepare the audit program scope, design Risk Control Matrix including testing. Lead full audit autonomously;
• Work on audit programs for assurance and/or consulting engagements from planning to reporting;
• Conduct -in accordance with The IIA Standards- segments of operational, compliance, financial, and IT audits of complex operations and conduct similar audits of small and medium sized operations
• Obtain required information directly or indirectly through examination of records
• Strong influencing skills to ensure audit recommendations are accepted.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in difficult situations;
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels;
• Engage and build rapport with Audit customers whilst maintaining independence and objectivity as per The IIA Standards;
• Prepare working papers to document adequately work performed and drafts segments of the reports and communications on the results of work performed
• Supporting the Audit Manager and Head of Audit to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Participate in assigning and monitoring audit points.
• Delivery of the internal audit plan on time and on budget
• Ability to engage with audit stakeholders
• Help drive the risk and controls culture and environment within the wider organisation.

What skills and knowledge are we looking for?

Experience

• Min. 7 years diverse internal audit experience in the private sector;
• Experience with working in a less regulated sector desirable;
• Experience of IT audits including IT General Controls is preferred;
• Travel internationally and UK (approx. 10 weeks a year).

Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of internal audit, risk and control frameworks. IT audit experience desirable;
• Proven ability to perform audit assignments as per the IIA standards relating to integrity, objectivity, competency, due professional care, confidentiality;
• Proven ability to write clear, concise and complete audit opinions, recommendations and reports is essential.
• Demonstrated pro-activeness
• Appetite for learning and developing in new areas;
• Working knowledge of IT systems and standard office products is essential (Microsoft 365 Suite with strong Excel skills, ERP systems). Working knowledge of Business Objects and PowerBI is desirable;
• Proven ability to work in any of the major European languages would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional Internal Audit certification (CIA, fully qualified). Other accounting certifications may be considered.

Benefits for our U.K. teams include:

• The choice to work flexibly from home and the office, in line with our hybrid working principles
• Generous 28 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Five days paid Caregiver/Dependant leave per annum
• Five paid days off per year for volunteering `
• Private healthcare, discounted dental insurance and health care cashback scheme
• Opportunity to participate in the company share scheme
• Access to a range of retail discounts and saving
• Hybrid working policy, in line with our function-specific guidelines

What we stand for...

We’re committed to ensuring for our colleagues, candidates and communities, that all processes are equitable, and everyone is treated with fairness and dignity where everyone belongs, is valued and is connected. If you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments in submitting your application, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to help.