Internal Audit Specialist
On-siteEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Support development of the audit plan by researching audit universe entities, contributing insight from stakeholder engagement, and proposing audit ideas focused on key risks. Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, Audit Managers, Senior Managers, and Heads of Audit, including contributing to governance committees and forums. Plan, scope, and perform audit work to support delivery of the Audit Plan, taking the Audit Lead role on audits where appropriate. Analyse issues to identify root causes, communicate findings clearly and constructively to senior business stakeholders, and complete timely follow-up activity. Complete issue validation to expected methodology and quality standards. This role has no line management responsibility and is offered on a blended working basis with three days a week expected in the office.
Required Qualifications
- A good understanding of IIA standards and internal audit working practices
- Experience in a relevant role such as accounting, audit or risk
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, trace root causes and assess underlying implications methodically
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting information, ideas and findings in one-to-one and group environments
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence effectively and build trusted relationships at different levels
- Sound understanding of laws, regulations, standards, governance and compliance requirements relevant to financial services, risk or audit
- 3 days a week expected in the office
Desired Qualifications
- Confidence making decisions at pace when situations are ambiguous or conflicting
- A strategic mindset, linking Aberdeen's long-term priorities to day-to-day audit activity
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support different Internal Audit teams as priorities evolve
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