Senior Auditor

Job summary

Are you a qualified Internal Auditor or Accountant?

Have you got experience of delivering internal audit reviews?

Would you thrive in an award-winning team who will share their knowledge and promote your development?

If you are ready for a change and have an appetite for the breadth of work this role offers, we can help you build an outstanding career. Our provision of assurance to HMRC senior management will provide you with work that is meaningful and exciting. This is an opportunity that will no doubt stand out on any CV.

You will be supported by a team of outstandingly experienced and respected colleagues who will share their knowledge and promote your development. We will also value and learn from the experience you can bring to this organisation. We know flexibility and work-life balance is important, so we offer flexitime to our people, along with the choice of working from home up to two days per week.

For further information, there will be an opportunity to attend a presentation on the role and a chance to ask questions. This will take place at 14.00 on 15 January via Teams, so visit HMRC Auditor Recruitment to book your place. You will also find further information on our web page.

Applicants should note that Internal Audit in HMRC will join the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) which is a cross government provision of internal audit services. This will happen in July 2024 and staff will be transferred to the Agency.

See what it’s like to work at HMRC: find out more about us or ask our colleagues a question. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Job description

HMRC is committed to becoming a ‘data driven organisation’ and undergoing the biggest digital transformation in government with some of the biggest and most exciting digital projects in Europe. Internal Audit is integral to HMRC's operation, recently winning the Institute of Internal Auditors award for added value to an organisation.

It works with every area of the Department providing assurance on governance, risk management and controls.

As well as undertaking risk-based and compliance type audit work, we are actively brought in early to help the business design controls into new products and processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of an audit assignment, ensuring professional and quality standards are met.
• Carrying out the complex and specialised areas of an audit review
• Engage with audit partners.
• Being a 'critical friend' within key HMRC and cross-Government programmes to implement Government and HMRC strategy.
• Provide advice on risk, governance and control to the achievement of strategic objectives
• Communicate with senior management using appropriate styles, methods and timing, to maximise understanding and impact
• Providing advice on risk, governance, and control
• Contributing to the development of the internal audit plan and processes.
• Acting as a mentor or line manager to trainee auditors as the need arises.

Further Information 

Some travel will be involved but not on a regular basis

Where we have offered multiple location choices, a strict merit order will be applied to all candidates regardless of location preference.

This vacancy is only available at the specified locations, alternative locations are not available.

Your office location is contractual so if you are successful, there is an expectation that you will attend that office location as required by the business. You need to consider how you will meet this requirement before you apply and discuss any concerns with the vacancy holder before accepting any role.

There is a possibility that you may need to obtain SC Security clearance in future to carry out some audits. 

Person specification

Essential

• A qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) with a completed logbook, who has relevant post qualification experience (criteria listed below). For CIA candidates you must be studying for CMIIA or willing to work towards the CMIIA qualification
• Experience of delivering internal audit reviews in a medium to large sized organisation.
• A strong team player, independent analytical problem solver who provides solutions and works out what needs to be done and take pride in doing it to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, being able to relate to people at all levels in an organisation and to build and maintain respect both professionally and personally.

Desirable

• A qualified Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA).
• Adaptable to shifts in business focus and customer needs.
• Able to demonstrate resilience and tact in the face of challenging circumstances.

Qualifications

A qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a qualified Accountant (CCAB/CIMA) with a completed logbook, who has relevant post qualification experience (criteria listed below). For CIA candidates you must be studying for CMIIA or willing to work towards the CMIIA qualification

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role.
• An environment with flexible working options.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%.

Find more about HMRC benefits in 'Your little extras and big benefits handbook' for further information or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service.