Senior Internal Auditor - AI and Data Analytics Focus

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An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a large, complex and highly respected organisation as a Senior Internal Auditor. Operating within a varied and evolving environment, the organisation is investing in a modern, forward-looking internal audit function that uses data, analytics and emerging AI tools to deliver deeper insight, stronger assurance and meaningful business improvement.
You will join a collaborative Group Internal Audit team with exposure across a diverse range of business areas, systems, projects and senior stakeholders.

Your new role
As Senior Internal Auditor, you will provide robust, independent assurance and constructive challenge over the effectiveness of processes, risk management and internal controls. You will take ownership of a portfolio of risk-based audits from initial planning and data gathering through to fieldwork, reporting and the agreement of practical recommendations. Your portfolio will include operational, systems, project and process-based reviews.A key focus of the role will be using AI, data analytics and large datasets to enhance the quality, efficiency and coverage of internal audit activity. You will explore how technology can be used to:

• Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies and control weaknesses
• Improve audit scoping, risk assessment and sample selection
• Automate or streamline elements of audit testing and evidence gathering
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and procedures
• Deliver more insightful, evidence-based assurance
• Support a modern, efficient and value-adding internal audit service
• Translate complex data findings into clear messages for non-technical stakeholders

You will assess the management and control of risk, identify weaknesses and recommend pragmatic improvements to processes and controls. You will also contribute to the continued development of the organisation's risk-based audit methodology and wider internal assurance model.The position offers significant autonomy and regular interaction with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management and directors. You will need to build credible relationships, communicate findings confidently and influence stakeholders to implement positive change.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced internal audit, risk or assurance professional with exposure to operational, financial, systems or project auditing.You will ideally possess a relevant professional qualification, such as:

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA
• CIIA
• IIA or an equivalent audit qualification

To succeed in this role, you will also demonstrate:

• Practical experience of using data analysis and analytics in audit or assurance
• An interest in applying AI tools to improve audit processes, testing and reporting
• Confidence working with large datasets and identifying meaningful patterns or exceptions
• A sound understanding of risk-based internal audit methodologies
• Strong knowledge of risk management and internal control concepts
• The ability to communicate technical findings to non-audit stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability
• The ability to work independently and manage audits from planning through to completion
• A practical, commercial approach to recommending process and control improvements
• High professional standards, objectivity and a commitment to ethical behaviour

The successful candidate will combine attention to detail and strong analytical capability with the ability to understand the wider commercial and organisational picture.

What you'll get in return

• A salary of £60,000 to £70,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid working, with three days per week on-site
• Pension
• Healthcare
• On-site parking
• 25 days' holiday
• Significant exposure to senior stakeholders
• The opportunity to help shape a modern, data-led internal audit function
• Scope to develop the use of AI and analytics within assurance activity

What you need to do now
If you are an experienced internal auditor who enjoys working with data and wants to help shape how AI and advanced analytics are used within a modern assurance function, please apply with an up-to-date CV.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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