Internal Audit Officer

Are you a compliance or audit whizz eager to make your mark? Here's your chance to join a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer and excel in an environment that values your ambition, expertise, and commitment to success!

My client, a top-tier vehicle finance company, is on the hunt for a skilled Internal Audit Officer to join their dynamic Assurance team. This role is crucial for ensuring the company's regulatory and operational requirements are effectively implemented.

This award-winning company prioritises employee satisfaction, health, and work-life balance – just take a peek at their outstanding customer and employee reviews!

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the Senior Assurance Officer in developing and managing the Assurance Framework.


• Collaborate with the business and Senior Management to design and assess the scope and testing approach of assurance reviews.


• Lead meetings with key stakeholders and Senior Management.


• Conduct internal audit tests and monitor critical controls, as well as conduct thematic reviews following the Agile Assurance Backlog.


• Prepare comprehensive reports detailing results, justifications, risks, and necessary actions.


• Monitor agreed actions to completion and report on progress.


• Provide assistance to the R&C and Audit Committees.


 

Essential Skills:

• Background in compliance, assurance, or internal audit within UK financial services.


• Current knowledge of regulatory principles and rules, such as Consumer Duty, CONC, GDPR, etc.


• Keen attention to detail and commitment to customer-centricity.


• Proactive, assertive, and equipped with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• Strategic thinking, risk assessment, and ability to communicate potential consequences.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at building relationships and influencing stakeholders.


• Possess or be willing to pursue an ICA/IRM/IIA qualification or equivalent.


 

Pay and Perks:

• Annual Company Bonus Scheme


• Subsidised Quarterly Social Budget


• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme


• Access to Hundreds of High Street Discounts


• Internal Development Programmes


• Private Medical Insurance


• Enhanced Company Pension


 

Working Hours:

This full-time role involves working Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30. You'll be expected to attend in person at least two days a week, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, with flexibility to align with the team's schedule. During your initial training period, you may need to be in the office more frequently.