Group Internal Auditor

  • South West Water
  • Exeter, Devon
  • Dec 07, 2021
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

Would you like to use your knowledge and experience to be part of a progressive company with a focus on the future?

We currently have an opportunity available for a Group Internal Auditor to join our team working inExeter. Joining us on a full-time, contract basis, you will receive a competitive salary of £38,000- £42,999 per annum plus excellent benefits.

About the Group Internal Auditorrole:

A key member of the Group Internal Audit team you will be part of a highly visible, well-respected function providing assurance to management and the Board on the effectiveness of the Group's risk management and internal control framework.

As part of the Group Internal Audit function you will be responsible for the delivery of internal audits and other related audit activity which cover the whole of the Group's operations. This will expose you to a variety operational and financial areas as well as the opportunity to report your findings directly to senior leaders across the Group.

Responsibilities as our Group Internal Auditorinclude:

  • Supporting in the delivery of the Group Audit Plan across Pennon, South West Water (incl. Bournemouth Water) and Pennon Water Services.
  • Performing the end to end audit process including planning, fieldwork and reporting in accordance with the Group Internal Audit methodology
  • Planning audit assignments, develop scope and draft audit terms of reference ready for approval by executive management before commencement of work.
  • Gaining an in-depth understanding of core processes and risks, undertaking a top-down risk assessment and control evaluation to define the audit programme.
  • Carrying out sufficient audit testing to provide assurance on the adequacy of the control environment for the area under review.
  • Drafting audit reports summarising the key findings from audits undertaken
  • Reporting findings of audits to key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner and agreeing actions to address these findings
  • Managing assignment budget and delivery within agreed timescales.
  • Monitoring and following up on outstanding actions and assess whether previous audit issues have been adequately addressed
  • Assisting other members of the Internal Audit team on complex and high-profile audits

Skills and experience we are looking for in our Group Internal Auditor:

  • Full or Part Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA) and/ or internal audit qualification (e.g. CMIIA).
  • Previous internal audit, internal controls, risk management or related experience
  • 2+ years working within an internal audit function within a corporate or public sector environment.
  • Presenting and reporting - both written and orally - to senior management

What's in it for you:

We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We're one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

In return as a Group Internal Auditor, we will offer an excellent range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • A discretionary Bonus
  • Competitive Contributory Pension
  • Access to the Company Sharesave Scheme
  • Various health benefits
  • And more!

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Pennon Group is a FTSE250 business and comprises South West Water, Bournemouth Water and Pennon Water Services, is a leading business in the water industry delivering for the benefit of customers, communities and the environment. The Group Internal Audit function is a highly visible and value adding team that plays a key role in helping the Group to achieve its objectives by acting as the subject matter expert and advising and assuring risk management, control and governance processes.Our core values which are essential to our success are:

  • Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
  • Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
  • Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
  • Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.

Closing date: Monday 27th December 2021

If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Group Internal Auditor-we look forward to receiving your application.