Senior Internal Auditor

Reed ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000 per annum

Overview

ROLE: SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR LOCATION: BROMLEY SALARY: £55,000 Bonus REED FINANCE are delighted to be working with one of the leading trading companies in the world. With over 450 people in 14 offices around the world including the UK, Poland, China, Russia, and Spain their success is focused on hiring and developing talented people and helping them to perform to their maximum and fulfil their potential. Reporting to the Audit Committee, the Senior Internal Audit role is an independent, standalone role responsible for business monitoring across the whole company. As a regulated company, the strongest emphasis is placed upon internal governance, compliance and risk controls. The main objective of this role is to bring a systematic, disciplined, evidence-driven approach to scrutinize our operating effectiveness, policies, and processes, ensuring best practice which will, in turn, minimize our exposure to regulatory risk. Responsibilities • Perform and control the full audit cycle covering all activities carried out by the company and the corresponding control functions and procedures. These include risk management and control management over operations' effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations. • Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans. • Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting and other operational documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts, etc. • Prepare and present reports that reflect audit's results and document process. • Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement. • Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings. • Maintain open communication with management and audit committee. • Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum. • Conduct follow up audits to monitor management's interventions. • Engage in continuous knowledge development regarding sector's rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards including, but not limited to: International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the International Internal Audit Standards Board (IIASB) IT Audit, Assurance, and Control issued by the Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA) The UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (FRS 102) Applicable requirements of the FCA All other relevant laws, and regulations The Companies Articles and Memorandum of Association The Companies strategy, vision, policies, and procedures Skills Requirement Significant experience in a senior Auditor role in a financial services company. • Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations, particularly FCA rules in relation to Derivatives a Securities Trading • High attention to detail and excellent analytical skill • Advanced computer skills on MS Office and databases • Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile details reports • Sound independent judgment We promote a working environment in which diversity is, valued and encouraged. The Company are an equal opportunities employer; therefore all appointments and promotions are made on the basis of performance and ability recognised.