POSITION SPECIFICATION

ROLE : Group Internal Auditor – Irish

LOCATION : Dublin

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) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), 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 Irish.

• 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 June 2025

Senior Internal Auditor

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast- growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Our Consulting team have ambitious growth plans, and we want you to be part of our journey. You would be joining the consulting team at an exciting time as we strengthen and grow our six solutions: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring. Our team of experts work collaboratively to provide tailored and client-centric solutions, delivering a premium service through every interaction, giving our clients confidence as they build sustainable, future-fit businesses.

We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor within our Corporate space who will be responsible for undertaking a range of complex and specialist internal audits and internal controls documentation and testing at client's sites, in accordance with our Internal Audit standards. Working as an individual and leading a team to deliver high quality Internal Audit and Internal Controls assignments within required timescales and budgets.

You'll make an impact by:

• Understanding the key risks identified and the controls put in place to address those risks within each area.

• Managing, performing and controlling internal audit and internal controls assignments embracing assignment planning programming, conduct and control of audit work and reporting findings.

• Drafting assignment and internal audit planning documents for approval / review by Client / managers.

• Preparing draft audit and controls reports and working paper files to high quality standards and within the SLA on allocated assignments, adding value and good practice.

• Leading and supervising more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation, discipline and technical audit guidance.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people? If you can spot inefficiencies in everyday life and are passionate about making improvements, this role is perfect for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. Here’s what we’re looking for in our ideal candidate:

• Previous experience of working in internal audit and internal controls/SOX in a corporate environment.

• To have good technical knowledge of the internal audit process, internal controls documentation and testing, and individual subjects and sector issues relevant to your work.

• Ability to review and control technical content of work of others to ensure compliance with relevant regulation and Internal Audit Standards.

• To provide support as required to team members.

• A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIA or CIMA. Consideration will be given to those who are nearing completion of their qualification.

What we can offer you:

We recognise that our people are our most important assets. That’s why we offer a flexible reward and benefits package that will help you have fulfilling experience, both in and out of work.

• Hybrid and Flexible working is offered but the post holder will be expected to travel to more local client's sites in their own time.

• 26 Days Holiday (with the option of purchasing additional days).

• Lifestyle, Health, and Wellbeing including financial wellbeing benefits such as financial tools, electric car scheme and access to a virtual GP.

• Access to a suite of 300+ courses on demand developed by our inhouse Talent Development team.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion

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

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Job Code

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