Director of Internal Audit

Do you have experience of delivering an effective internal audit service? Are you able to communicate complex issue clearly, negotiate and influence others?  Do you have experience of leading and directing the work of an audit team? Could this be your next challenge? Full details about this exciting opportunity are contained within the job pack.

The Role

We are looking for an internal auditor to lead a small and dedicated team responsible for providing an effective, efficient and well-regarded internal audit service to the University of Essex and the University of Suffolk under a cost sharing arrangement.

While for routine operational purposes, the Director of Internal Audit reports to the Chief Financial Officer, the Internal Audit team is independent with a reporting line to the Chairs of the Audit and Risk Management Committees of Essex and Suffolk. The Committees, independently, approves prioritisation and allocation of the work of Internal Audit.

Duties of the Director include planning, coordinating and overseeing the work of the team, reporting to the Committees and carrying out a range of audits in line with agreed procedures and applicable professional standards to specified deadlines. This involves identifying and agreeing cost effective and practical solutions to address any control weaknesses, and researching and interpreting the implications of professional and sector developments on internal audit.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job pack.

About you (Skills and qualifications required)

You will need to be a fully qualified internal auditor or CCAB qualified accountant with evidence of continuing professional development.

Proven practical experience of internal auditing is essential as is the capacity to work autonomously and on your own initiative to meet deadlines and objectives. You will need excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to negotiate with and influence others.

You will be able to operate confidently in a complex and changing environment with the ability to analyse, interpret and clearly communicate complex issues to academic and professional colleagues.

What we can offer

We currently offer a generous package including: hybrid working with a mix of on-site and remote working (see job pack for details) and onsite parking when attending our Colchester campus with expenses paid for visits to the University of Suffolk. Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days, pro rata for part time staff (plus a further 8 bank holidays and an extra 3 days when closed during the Christmas period).

The University will support Professional Development, utilising the apprenticeship levy where available.

About the team/ Section

The prime responsibility of the Internal Audit team is to provide the University's Council and senior management with assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the University's risk management, control and governance arrangements.

Please use the 'Apply' button to read further information about this role including the full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role. You will also find details of how to make your application here. Our website http://www.essex.ac.uk contains more information about the University of Essex. If you have a disability and would like information in a different format, please email resourcing@essex.ac.uk. 

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