Senior Internal Auditor

ARAG UK Group is looking for a proactive and analytical Senior Internal Auditor to join their high profile team in Bristol. Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor is primarily responsible for delivering high quality independent Internal Audits, based upon the annual audit plan.

The Internal Audit function have a key role in providing assurance and insight to Senior Management and the Board Audit Committee and work across the business involving interactions at all levels of the organisation.

The role also has autonomy to be involved in other Internal Audit functional activities, such as the annual planning process and preparation of Committee and other reporting packs.

Some responsibilities of the role include:

• Actively contribute to the development of the annual audit plan, the strategy for developing the Internal Audit function and the development of individual internal audit plans including setting the audits scope, objective and timing.
• Develop a risk-based audit / work programme and produce high quality working papers and audit reports for assigned audits, including undertaking audit testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Communicate with management throughout the audit engagement, including communication of audit findings.
• Build effective relationships at all levels in the organisation, including demonstrating professional scepticism and challenging management.

We are looking for candidates that can demonstrate:

• A background in assurance (internal audit, internal controls or external audit) with experience in controls testing;
• A professional audit or accounting qualification (e.g. ACA/IIA);
• Experience of engaging with senior stakeholders;
• Experience of working under own initiative;
• Excellent planning and prioritisation skills; and
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

It is desirable but not essential if you have:

• Experience within an Internal Audit role and good knowledge of Internal Audit standards and practices;
• Financial Services experience (highly advantageous);
•  Knowledge of data, technology and / or statistical and modelling techniques; and
• Experience of process mapping and use of relevant software

As a Senior Internal Auditor, in return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and a benefits package to include:   

• 25 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions
• Group Income Protection for all employees
• Group Legal Protection for all employees
• A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance
• Salary sacrifice benefits including Cyclescheme 
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including an employee Health Cash Plan and a range of free weekly exercise classes (dependent on your office location)
• Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK
• The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips

 
If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the criteria listed above.

ARAG UK has been helping businesses and individuals gain access to justice for over 40 years. It’s our founding principle to enable everybody, not just those who can afford it, to assert their legal rights.

Thousands of businesses and individuals defend or pursue legal action each year safe in the knowledge that ARAG are paying their legal bills. Our businesses include a legal expenses insurance company and a law firm with many opportunities in both areas.

We have always been aware that it’s the people that really make it happen; the quality of our people defines the quality of the company, the service we offer and the good outcomes for our customers, so we’re committed to creating a great place to work for our employees.

We believe it is an exciting time to join ARAG. You can expect an organisation that will challenge and develop you to progress your career.  

By giving you every opportunity to develop yourself professionally and personally, we also pride ourselves on having an open, inclusive and high energy culture that encourages a fun working environment and places our customers at the very heart of everything we do.

If you are keen to become part of our exciting future then we would love to hear from you. In addition to the very genuine development opportunities we provide we also offer a generous reward and benefits package.