Internal Audit Senior

An excellent new opportunity has arisen with our client, a leading, well regarded CA Firm and one of the market leaders in Internal Audit services in Scotland, to join their expanding Internal Audit team, as Internal Audit Senior.

WHY JOIN:

Excellent scope to develop your career and IA experience with a most varied, interesting client base and at an exciting time to join this continually expanding and successful team.

Competitive salary and bens package incl. flexible / hybrid working, pension LA, good holidays with ability to buy extra, many social events, charity days, well being initiatives and more...

As an Internal Audit Senior, you will lead and deliver audits for a wide range of organisations across Scotland & the UK. The scope of work is varied and dynamic, taking ownership of planning and delivering audit engagements, providing high-quality recommendations to strengthen clients’ controls, processes, and governance. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and support trainees and juniors, helping to shape the next generation of internal audit professionals.

With a client base spanning the UK, there may be occasional travel involved, but this is a role that offers true variety, the chance to build trusted relationships with clients, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple sectors.

As part of a growing team of internal audit specialists, you will join a collaborative environment where growth is celebrated, professional development is prioritised, and individuals are encouraged to take ownership of their careers.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Planning internal audit assignments and liaising with clients                                                                                           

·        Supervising and reviewing work of junior members of the team

·        Acting as a Senior on internal audit assignments

·        Taking ownership of all assignments from planning through to completion

·        Attending audit committee meetings

Ideal Person:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in internal audit and the confidence to lead audits and liaise directly with clients at all levels.
• Ideally FULLY QUALIFIED or be working towards, a professional qualification (e.g. CIIA); support available to complete this, if appropriate.
• Skilled at planning and delivering assignments to a high standard while meeting deadlines.
• A clear and positive communicator who can build strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Comfortable coaching and supporting junior team members as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and motivated by making a tangible impact across a diverse range of sectors and organisations.                                                        

** Lochead Sandford Recruitment value all interested candidate applications, so if you feel you meet many but maybe not all of the required attributes above, please do still be in touch to chat further. **