Business Internal Auditor

We’re looking for a Business Internal Auditor to join our Corporate Audit team who will play a critical role across the businesses and operations of National Grid to provide independent assurance on the design and effectiveness of processes and controls which mitigate significant business risk.

They provide recommendations to drive effective and efficient controls and processes leveraging best practices to support the business in its focus on continuous improvement.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least 1-2 days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you.

We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You’ll Do

• Deliver assigned programme of internal audits in line with excellent quality and within allocated time, using professional judgement to set the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed.
• Proactively look for areas of improvement during the internal audit process and provide value adding and insightful recommendations that address control and process opportunities / weaknesses.
• Continuously communicate with Senior Business Internal Auditors to avoid surprises and ensure audit progression.
• Produce weekly status reports and Draft Internal Audit Reports that are well written and effectively communicate the key findings and recommendations of an audit.
• Own and manage a portfolio of audit actions being worked on by business and, on business completion, assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken to address the risks identified.
• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a thorough knowledge of the business and regulatory environment.
• Must be self-motivated and can handle multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Proactive and insightful in looking to deliver continuous improvement.
• Competent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills to effectively scope and deliver value adding audits and draw out key messages.
• Belief in own judgement and professional capability when communicating issues that have been identified.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills to successfully undertake reviews and reach agreement on required changes.
• A flexible pragmatist who understands the group strategy and can help others to understand and achieve changes that help move towards these aims.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, concise reports; communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain objectivity and impartiality.

What You'll Have

• 3+ years of relevant work experience, including Internal or External Audit with a Big 4 or Medium-sized consultancy or Internal Audit in a large company (preferably Energy / Utilities).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and SOx compliance requirements.

Good knowledge and understanding of audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks and risk management activities and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices.

• Demonstrated track record of developing successful, long lasting relationships across the business including ability to engage, challenge and influence senior managers, deal effectively with resistance to proposals and secure their buy-in and support.
• Strong knowledge of and experience of business processes, ideally within the utility sector.
• Knowledge of current trends within the energy industry and developments in legislation and regulation.
• Experience of managing project teams, managing others and projects independently. Project management qualification desirable.
• Highly competent in Microsoft office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of data analytics (e.g., ACL, PowerBI), process improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma) and auditing software are highly desirable.
• A focus on continued improvement and achieving high standards.
• An undergraduate or graduate degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, "STEM" Majors or Business Administration) is required.

A CPA / CA, CFA, CIA, CISA or other professional certification is a plus.

What You'll Get

Up to £70,000 dependent on experience.

Plus :

• Up to 15% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance).
• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year.
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions.
• Life Insurance 10 x base salary.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 15th Oct 24, with interviews due to take place w / c 21st Oct 24 onwards.

We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date.

National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow.

This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers.

At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated.

We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership.

National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the forefront of everything we do.

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