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Senior Internal Auditor: example job description

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Senior Internal Auditor

 

Location: City, Country

Location: Specify the exact location of the job. If the role offers flexibility, mention if it’s remote, hybrid, or on-site. Including location details helps attract local candidates and those willing to relocate.

Salary banding: £XX,XXX - XX, XXX

Salary banding: Provide a clear and competitive salary range to attract more applicants. Roles that include a reasonable salary banding, tend to receive more interest. This transparency helps manage candidate expectations from the start.

Job overview

Our company is a recognised leader in our field, dedicated to excellence and driven by innovation.

We are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team, with excellent opportunities for growth within our dynamic organisation.

In this role, you’ll lead internal audit projects, support regulatory reporting, and evaluate internal controls to ensure compliance.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an organisation who are highly respected in the industry. This role offers unrivalled career progression opportunities as well as an excellent environment to learn and progress.

Job overview: Briefly describe your company and what makes it an exciting place to work. Highlight the main goals and impact of the Senior Internal Auditor role. This section sets the tone and helps potential candidates understand the importance of the position.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead internal audit processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency across departments.
  • Evaluate and improve internal controls, risk management, and governance practices.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to enhance business processes and reduce risk exposure.
  • Liaise with stakeholders to communicate audit findings and ensure timely resolution of issues.
  • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement robust audit strategies.
  • Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement within the organisation.

Job overview: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job. Highlight tasks that impact the company's financial health and decision-making processes.

The skills you'll bring

  • Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIA.
  • A minimum of 5 years of proven experience in internal auditing or risk management.
  • Proficient in internal audit methodologies and frameworks.
  • Exceptional analytical abilities, with a proven track record of identifying problems, analysing complex information, and developing effective solutions.
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a demonstrated capability to clearly and persuasively articulate audit findings and recommendations.
  • Demonstrates a high level of integrity, professionalism, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing organisational needs.
  • A strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, staying informed of industry trends, regulatory changes, and advances in auditing technology.

Skills & experience: Try to keep this section concise and focused on the essential skills and qualifications required for the role. Avoid listing every possible responsibility and instead, prioritise the most important ones. 

Integrate specific software and accounting standards used by your organisation. Emphasise hard skills and qualifications, including education, qualification, and relevant work experience. 

You can also split this section into ‘Essential’ and ‘Desirable’.

What sets our company apart

Our company is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:

  • Opportunity to earn up to X% annual bonus
  • Car allowance (£X annually)
  • Competitive Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to X%
  • Flexible working hours
  • Life Assurance (X times salary)
  • X days' holiday + bank holidays
  • Income protection
  • Flexible benefits scheme, with perks to choose from (including retail discounts, season ticket loans, Cycle To Work Scheme).
  • Employee Assistance Programme

 

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

What sets our company apart: Use this section to showcase the unique benefits and perks your company offers.

Being specific about benefits can attract more candidates and set your job advert apart from others. Highlight benefits that contribute to employee well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

This is also a good place to highlight your company values, opportunities for professional and any workplace credentials/awards that will showcase your Employee Value Proposition.

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