Internal Auditor

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Telford
Salary
plus benefits
Posted
29 Mar 2019
Closes
26 Apr 2019
Sectors
Accountancy
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
About Us

Corporate Finance fulfils a vital role at HMRC. We are responsible for ensuring that HMRC plans and manages its performance, makes good decisions and is held to account on accurate financial and performance data. Our activity helps HMRC account excellently for everything HMRC does.

We have an exciting opportunity to join one of the most respected Internal Audit functions in Government. Senior Auditors in HMRC work on issues that really matter, from tax settlements to tax-free childcare and customs valuation to penalty regimes. The variety and importance of work is unparalleled in Government. HMRC touches the lives of every single person and business in the UK and is vital to sustain the UK economy.

Internal Audit is at the very heart of HMRC. We support every area of the department providing assurance on governance, risk management and controls. We are actively brought in early to help the business design assurance into new products and processes including providing real time advice & support during development of control frameworks. We also undertake compliance audits on key controls.

Whether it is helping people or businesses pay their taxes, supporting families with tax credits or working with other government departments on UK infrastructure projects, we play a key role in keeping HMRC and our customers safe and processes working effectively.

About You

We are recruiting enthusiastic individuals who are keen to improve public services. We need people who bring practicality, pragmatism and customer focus to our audits. We're seeking a strong influencer, a good communicator with the ability to move easily between teammate and audit leader as the situation requires against resources and budgets. Above all, are you genuinely curious about how things work and keen to engage with our customers in identifying solutions?

You will lead all aspects of an IT audit assignment, to ensure that it is completed effectively, and that all work meets professional and quality standards.

You will help identify and assess complex IT Risks and controls.

You will Liaise and consult with high level audit customers to achieve excellent customer satisfaction.

Being a "critical friend" within key HMRC and cross-Government programmes. You will implement Government and HMRC strategy. Including where required programme board membership and providing advice on risk, governance and control to the achievement of strategic objectives.

You will contribute to the development of the internal audit plan and processes.

You will act as line manager to trainee auditors as required.

We are looking for experienced Internal Auditors or Accountants, specialising in IT, to support the delivery of assurance to the CEO/Accounting Officer. Crucially:

* You're passionate about all things IT, and familiar with the latest trends and thinking in IT tools.

* A strong analytical thinker - You can tackle problems, implement what needs to be done and take pride in doing it to completion.

* An effective communicator both orally and verbally, supporting this with strong report writing skills. So you can communicate key messages clearly and succinctly to senior leaders.

* Excellent interpersonal & influencing skills - You will be able to relate to people at all levels in an organisation and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally.

* An independent thinker who can confidently challenge the status quo, express their views and make decisions.

* Highly organised, able to handle multiple projects within tight timelines and with minimal supervision.

* You can exercise your initiative and be adaptable to shifts in business focus and customer needs.

* Able to demonstrate resilience and tact in the face of challenging circumstances.

* Genuinely passionate about auditing and be looking to develop your career with us.

Essential Criteria:

* You are already a qualified Internal Auditor or Accountant (CMIIA/CCAB/CIMA/CISA or equivalent with your log book completed and signed off).

* You have proven experience of IT Audits or experience of working in an IT operational environment.

* You have experience extracting and analysing data from a variety of systems.

* You have audit experience with ITGC's and auditing IT systems, or experience from working within an IT assurance function.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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