We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Internal Auditor to join our finance team. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and overseeing our internal audit function, ensuring compliance with regulations, risk management and identifying areas for process improvement. A wide-ranging role that comes with a significant degree of autonomy, this role offers the post holder, interesting and varied work and opportunities to make valued contributions in shaping and improving the union’s financial controls, operations and processes.
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
- Reporting to the Finance Director on the provision of comprehensive internal audit plans to assess branches’ risk management, controls, and governance processes.
- Managing the union’s auditing and accounting support and advisory service, primarily to branch officers to ensure the integrity of financial records of the union.
- Reporting on audit findings and recommendations to senior management at the highest level and elected National Executive Committee.
- Establishing and maintaining proper financial records, controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard the finances of the union.
- Lead a team of Internal Auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Delivering training to a range of stakeholders on branch finances, controls, and governance
The successful candidate will have a recognised CCAB qualification with proven post-qualification experience and be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of leading a large team and managing staff, including all aspects of their development.
- Ability to lead on strategic development and change at the most senior level.
- Strong analytical, communication and IT skills
In addition to a friendly and supportive environment, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Final Salary Pension Scheme
- Paid Parental leave and childcare arrangements.
- Generous annual leave