POSITION SPECIFICATION

ROLE : Group Internal Auditor

LOCATION : Ireland– Near Dublin airport preferably but other locations will be considered

OBJECTIVES

• Plans, executes and reports on audits / reviews assigned by the Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.

• Interprets policy and procedures and applies professional accounting, IT and auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate financial, IT, operational and risk management controls.

• Develops recommendations which have been agreed with management ensuring that the recommendations are realistic and achievable and cost effective and add value to the business.

• Build positive working relationships with Head Office and Divisional management teams to ensure mutual understanding of the role of internal audit and work with them on business process and internal control improvements.

• Communicate with key external parties such as auditors and relevant agencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned including ad hoc projects and special investigations as deemed appropriate by the Audit Committee.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate will be a qualified ACA or equivalent.

• Ideally Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or ACL Certified Data Analyst (ACDA) desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• An experienced Internal Audit professional in an international, ideally manufacturing group.

• Has operating in a Big 4 and / or a plc environment for a number of years.

• Has the ability to strike an appropriate balance between independence and common sense.

• Risk based approach.

• Familiarity with computer aided audit techniques.

• Familiarity with IT General Controls auditing.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Highly motivated with the ability to work on his / her own initiative.

• High level of personal and professional integrity.

• Able to influence and engage people at all levels across the Group.

• Credible, flexible, personable and team oriented.

• Strong problem solving abilities.

• Sound business judgement and an ability to be decisive.

• Clarity of thought with the ability to analyst complex business situations.

• Good negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• Able to work to deadlines.

REPORTS TO : Group Internal Audit manager

SCREENING PROCESS

1. Phone interview with the Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance

2. Phone interview with a Group Internal Audit Manager

3. Meeting with the Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance

4. Meeting with the Group CFO

TRAVEL : Regular travel (up to 30 weeks / year) will be required to the Group’s overseas subsidiaries

(+220 manufacturing locations worldwide)

TIMESCALE : First round interviews in October 2024

OFFICIAL

IRC2296350 - Lead Internal Auditor – Internal and External

Screening Questions: Do you have the right to work in the UK? ^Are you happy for me to include this screening question to filter initial applicants? Would you like any other yes/no screening questions to auto decline applicants? External Applicant cap: 50. <Are you happy with this as the cap?

About NR

About Network Rail…

Join Our Team at Network Rail!

Are you ready to make a difference in people's lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country.

We're dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we're committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Location: This role is based in London Waterloo <Does this have to be just Waterloo or would you like to include other locations, e.g. MK and Manchester?

Band & Salary: Band 3C £55,596 - £62,546

Closing date: 5 th December. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted.

Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 9 th December, depending on business requirements.

(Brief Description)

Who are we looking for?

Network Rail is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Internal Auditor to join their team at the London Waterloo offices. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in identifying significant risks to business objectives while coaching, training, and guiding team members to excel. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with senior executives, delivering actionable recommendations to enhance the quality of their control environments. This is more than a role—it’s a chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse team within a great company that values professional growth and collaboration. Ready to make an impact? Apply now!

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About the role (Internal / External)

About the team..

Network Rail Internal Audit team is a diverse team with people who have experience of having worked in Network Rail, FTSE 100 companies, Big 4, and the energy sector. We have variety of experience with qualified accountants, engineers, HSE specialists and auditors in the team.

OFFICIAL

Our audits cover all parts of the Network focusing on key health & safety, operational risks and processes, capital programmes, IT, Finance etc.

In the context of Network Rail’s vision, “Putting Passengers First”, Internal Audit’s purpose is to help the Board and Executive Committee to protect the assets, reputation, and value of Network Rail by challenging the design, operation and effectiveness o f the framework of controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed. All of this contributes to improving services for our customers.

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What does the average day look like?

As a Lead Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in guiding and empowering the Audit Team to deliver exceptional results. Under the direction of the Audit Manager, you’ll execute the audit program with precision, ensuring each audit aligns with the agreed Terms of Reference (ToR) in scope and timing. From drafting ToRs, audit programs, and reports to reviewing and validating the team’s work, you’ll ensure every detail is thoroughly addressed. Additionally, you’ll provide valuable coaching and training to team members while fostering positive and collaborative relationships with Auditees. This is your chance to lead with purpose and make a real impact!

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Essential Criteria

• Professional qualification – qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or IIA or Operational experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal, including report writing

• Ability to be a team player and to take the lead when appropriate

• Good problem solving, decision making and analytical skills

• Flexibility of approach, style and attitude.

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Desirable Criteria

• Experience within at least two different disciplines within Network Rail

• Risk management experience

• Controls and assurance experience

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(How to apply)

Additional Information…

[Internal Only] Contact: If you have any questions or reasonable adjustments, please contact christian.nicholson@networkrail.co.uk

We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!

We're also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

OFFICIAL

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

[External Only]

Some of our great benefits:

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.

Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.

Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.

Defined benefit pension scheme

75% subsidy on train tickets.

Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.

Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more….

BPSS

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POSITION SPECIFICATION

ROLE : Group Internal Auditor – Spanish / Portuguese speaker

LOCATION : Spain (Madrid or Barcelona) or Portugal (Lisbon or Porto)

OBJECTIVES

• Plans, executes and reports on audits / reviews assigned by the Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance.

• Interprets policy and procedures and applies professional accounting, IT and auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate financial, IT, operational and risk management controls.

• Develops recommendations which have been agreed with management ensuring that the recommendations are realistic and achievable and cost effective and add value to the business.

• Build positive working relationships with Head Office and Divisional management teams to ensure mutual understanding of the role of internal audit and work with them on business process and internal control improvements.

• Communicate with key external parties such as auditors and relevant agencies.

• Performs other duties as assigned including ad hoc projects and special investigations as deemed appropriate by the Audit & Compliance Committee.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate will be a qualified ACCA or local equivalent.

• Ideally Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) or willing to take those exams.

EXPERIENCE

• An experienced External & / or Internal Audit professional in an international, ideally manufacturing group.

• Has operated in a Big 4 and a plc environment for a number of years.

• Has the ability to strike an appropriate balance between independence and common sense.

• Risk based approach.

• Familiarity with computer aided audit techniques.

• Familiarity with IT General Controls auditing.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Native Spanish speaker / English bilingual. Any other languages (Portuguese or French preferably) is a plus.

• Highly motivated with the ability to work on his / her own initiative.

• High level of personal and professional integrity.

• Able to influence and engage people at all levels across the Group.

• Credible, flexible, personable and team oriented.

• Strong problem solving abilities.

• Sound business judgement and an ability to be decisive.

• Clarity of thought with the ability to analyst complex business situations.

• Good negotiation skills.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.

• Able to work to deadlines.

REPORTS TO : Group Internal Audit Manager

SCREENING PROCESS

1. Phone interview with Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance

2. Phone interview with Group Internal Audit Manager

3. Meeting with Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance + case study

TRAVEL : Regular travel (about 30 weeks travel per year) will be required to the Group’s overseas subsidiaries

(+225 manufacturing locations worldwide)

TIMESCALE : First round interviews in August 2025

Job title Senior Auditor

Job family Quality, Risk and Assurance Band D

Job purpose

The role performs financial, operational and systems/IT audits across the BBC. These audits may

range across all activities of the BBC including public service, commercial subsidiaries and BBC

charities.

The audit work is likely to focus on the ongoing review of core internal controls but will also

include ad-hoc specialist reviews.

In undertaking each audit, the role will assess the management and control of risk, completing the

audit work within planned timescales and in compliance with quality requirements.

The role will also manage relationships with key stakeholders across the business and with other

team members.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Prepare detailed audit testing plans that focus on key risks. This will involve gathering

information by meeting people at all levels across the BBC.

• Carry out rigorous audit testing, flexing work plans in response to findings and emerging risks.

• Acknowledge issues, impacts, root causes and recommendations with management throughout

the course of audit assignments.

• Act as an advocate for internal control, sharing expertise within the team and encouraging best

practice behaviours across the business.

• Write clear, concise, robust and balanced audit reports.

• Lead or participate in tasks or projects required to meet departmental objectives.

• The role will also manage relationships with key stakeholders across the business and with

other team members.

Knowledge, skills, training and experience

Essential

• Significant auditing experience, including review of General IT Controls and Internal Audit

experience.

• Proven experience of working within an organisation of a comparable size or complexity to the

BBC.

• Proven ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills.

• Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance,

operations, or investigations.

• Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented

completely and accurately.

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of

groups and individuals.

Desirable

• Applicants will normally have at least one of the following professional qualifications as

appropriate to the role:

• Qualified Accountant through a recognised professional body (e.g. ACA, ACCA,

ACMA)

• Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (UK)

• Certified Information Systems Auditor

• Direct experience of internal audit is desirable.

• It is desirable that applicants can demonstrate a significant level of audit or other relevant

expertise in a required area of specialism:

• IT Security

• Production management

• Value for money/efficiency programmes

• Project management and/ or audit of major project and change activity

• Review and/or management of major contracts, broadcast and business continuity

Job impact

Decision making

• Risk assessment in planning individual audits

• Judgements regarding sensitive issues for consideration by departmental/functional management

Scope

• Audit services provided across all functions and operations of the BBC including commercial

subsidiaries and charities.

Other information

For Reward team use only

Job Code

Definition: Support

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal

accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level

of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

We are currently recruiting for a Group Internal Auditor to join the team. This is a key role that will report

to the Group Senior Internal Auditor, where you’ll deliver our internal audit plan and develop leading

audit practices across the business.

You will identify the key risks within the business processes, the current controls, any gaps (or missing

controls) and the business impact of these, suggesting improvements in controls. You’ll also identify

areas of good practice from within the business and externally.

Role Details

• Location: Harrogate, HG3, with working from home flexibility and a requirement for regional travel.

• Contract type: Permanent

• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (option of purchasing additional days)

Role Responsibilities Audit Delivery

• To deliver internal audit reports that are insightful, risk-based and aligned with how the business

perceives the risk.

• Provide advice, support, guidance & assurance to the business, which might be in the form of

formal and informal advisory reports.

• Staying up-to-date with changes in the internal audit environment – e.g. corporate governance,

IIA standards.

Project Management

• Designing, agreeing, negotiating and adapting the scope of each audit.

• Discussing with management all audit findings, recommendations and suggested solutions

together with realistic implementation timescales.

• Ensure open actions are visible and actioned on time. This will include an element of advising

the business on the sustainability of the activity to close the action(s).

• Make key decisions such as determining the residual risks post project and if the evidence

presented provides sufficient mitigation to close actions.

• Assess different options to mitigate identified risks using both internal and external ‘best

practice’ methods.

• Develop effective relationships in order to fully manage and meet expectations.

• Working with integrity, objectivity and confidentiality.

Team

• Advancing internal departmental projects – e.g. data-led auditing, risk management and control

documentation.

• Working closely with other Group departments – e.g. Group Risk, Finance, IT.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Competitive salary.

• Company car provided

• Option to buy 5 additional days of annual leave

• Contributory pension

• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services

• Employee Assistance Program

• A chance to give back to your community with regular Volunteering Days

• Fully funded professional qualifications and membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Retail discount and promo deals

• Wide range of audit projects covering all aspects of the business

There are also great opportunities for career progression within the Group. A number of team members who have been successful in the role have moved on to senior management in finance, commercial, programme delivery, operations, and compliance roles. Our Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills and a track record of building professional relationships

• Qualification, or working towards a qualification in accounting, risk, or auditing e.g. CIA

• Experience in dealing with senior stakeholders.

• Experience in delivering objective reports

• Great stakeholder management/ gaining trust of others

• High attention to detail & deadline oriented

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to summarise complex issues/ findings

• Objectivity and ability to challenge norms

Even if you do not match all of our ‘ideal’ criteria, we would still be very keen to receive your CV as we love developing our people and may feel that you could be developed into this role. The Internal Audit department has a proven record of training and developing its staff for their future careers. About the business We provide rental equipment for hire and sale to a number of key infrastructure sectors in the UK and internationally. The Group comprises ten operating Divisions that are market leaders in their respective markets. The Group employs over 2,500 people across the Globe, including Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Apply Now!

We’re keen to get someone started in this role. If you think this sounds like the ideal job for you, please

apply as soon as possible as we may close this job advert early if we receive a high number of

applications.