Senior Internal Auditor
CESIA/S2/01/2012 /
Job Description
Job Title: / Senior Internal Auditor
(Fixed term for 6 months)
Chief Executive Office
Grade: / Level 5 / Salary: / £27,415-£33,507
Location: / Westland Complex / Closing Date: / Thursday10th May at 12noon
Further Information / Further information about this post can be obtained from Recruitment at
Background Structure
About the Role
The role holder will be responsible for the leading the field delivery of their portfolio of audit projects and will have the opportunity to get involved in other ad-hoc projects/investigations. They will also have a key part to play in driving management’s compliance to address previous audit recommendations. They will generally have at least one direct report trainee auditor reporting to them.
The role holder will also be involved in assisting to market the Internal Audit function and wider awareness campaigns
Key Activities – Duties & Responsibilities:
Quality Control
  • Contribute to the establishment of quality control procedures.
  • Supervisory review of work carried out by junior team members.
  • Evaluate reported findings and recommendations to decide on relevant categorisation using NIW’s risk assessment matrix.
  • Completing work in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Professional Standards
Planning
  • Preparation of detailed work plans and risk matrices based on the planned scope of reviews.
  • Assist in the scheduling of reviews.
  • Lead multiple assignments, ensuring all deliverables are managed to meet reporting deadlines.
Staff Management
  • Manage at least 1 direct report auditor, audit trainee & individuals seconded to the team as required.
  • Coach and mentor team members to ensure delivery of results.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build relationships with staff at all levels to facilitate cooperation & open communication in the audit process.
  • Negotiate with senior management to gain buy-in to any recommended control improvements.
Reporting
  • Compile comprehensive individual audit reports to final review stage.
  • Status updates on open internal audit actions.
  • Assist with preparation of reports for the Audit Committee, Board or Executive Team.
The above is given as a broad range of duties and is not intended to be a complete description of all tasks.
Essential Criteria
Applicants MUST be able to demonstrate in their application form and where necessary at interview:
  • Successfully completed the professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the following bodies:
 The Institute of Internal Auditors (UK & Ireland) ( MIIA)
 The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland
 The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland
 Institute of Chartered Accountants Institute in England and Wales
 The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
 The Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy
 The Institute of Chartered Certified Accountants
 The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland
And have at least 3 years internal audit experience.
  • Experience in an internal audit role which includes:
 Leading reviews of operational and financial activities;
 Evaluation of the design and operating, effectiveness / efficiency of internal controls;
 Leading end to end audit projects / assignments;
 Use of analytical techniques to understand complex data;
 Supervision and/or management of at least one team member
  • Experience and competence using Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, Word & PowerPoint.
  • A full current driving licence and access to a form of transport that will enable the post holder to meet the requirements of the role in full.
Desirable Criteria
  • Experience as an Internal Auditor in a utility or water company.
  • Experience as an IT Auditor would be an advantage.
  • Working knowledge of Project Management methodology - PRINCE2 or equivalent.
Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated above. If putting forward an equivalent qualification please provide the type of qualification & date awarded. The date awarded is the date on which you were notified of your result by the official awarding body. If you believe your qualification is equivalent to the one required, the onus is on you to provide the panel with details of modules studied etc so that a well informed decision can be made.
Key Skills
Planning & Organising
  • Organises and plans work to deliver on time and to agreed quality standards;
  • Plans alternatives and contingencies;
  • Monitors progress against plans and escalates any issues.
Openness to Change/Innovation
  • Willingly embraces and contributes to new, creative and innovative ideas;
  • Ability to work within a programme of organisational change;
  • Works to deliver change;
  • Challenges the status quo.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
  • Good analytical skills - ability to map and analyse complex processes and extracts salient points from a mass of detail.;
  • Ability to anticipate and resolve problems;
  • Critically evaluates information gathered from multiple sources.
Influencing / Working with Others
  • Develops good relationships with auditees;
  • Team worker;
  • Uses knowledge, expertise & logical arguments to persuade others and negotiate successful outcomes;
Information / Communication Skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to communicate at all levels;
Ability to listen, explain self clearly and ask pertinent questions.
Shortlisting will be based on information provided in your application form. It is therefore essential that you indicate how and to what extent you meet each of the criteria asked for in the application form. NI Water reserves the right to use the desirable criteria for shortlisting purposes.
Failure to provide sufficient information in support of your application prior to the closing date will not be considered grounds for appeal if you are not considered eligible or not shortlisted.
Those candidates whose application forms do not clearly demonstrate that they meet all of the Knowledge, Skills and Experience will not be invited for interview.
Therefore, only evidence presented against each separate criterion will be considered.
Training
Terms of Appointment / Relevant Training and Development will be provided to support you.
This is a full time, temporary position.

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