Rutherford Cross is pleased to be partnering with SMS Plc to recruit an Internal Auditor, a newly created position that has arisen due to business growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing business which is leading the way in its field and contribute to its future success by playing a key role in its journey. The Internal Auditor will work closely with the Senior Internal Auditor and the Head of Internal Audit.

The main duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Complete internal audit assurance reviews across the business including planning and scoping, fieldwork and reporting. Ensuring these are completed to internal audit quality standards, within budget and on a timely basis
• Continue to work with the business to develop the risk management framework, internal control environment and governance processes. Independence should be considered at all times
• Develop and perform effective risk and control assessments for assurance and consultancy engagements; making practical recommendations to enhance risk management, control and governance
• Complete issue follow-up and verification processes to ensure management are being held to account for agreed actions
• Provide ad-hoc support to the business on projects where independent governance and control is required
• Suggest & undertake continuous improvement activities within the internal audit function
• Assist the Senior Internal Auditor and the Head of Internal Audit in preparing information for audit committee and periodically developing a risk-based annual internal audit plan
• Work with the external auditor, co-source partner, and other assurance providers as and when appropriate

The Candidate:

The position incorporates a wide range of responsibilities requiring a confident individual with the ability to work autonomously, running audits from start to finish.  A summary of the key candidate requirements are as follows:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Internal Audit or Risk Management experience
• Able to take the initiative and be flexible where required
• Analytical thinker
• Able to make decisions and plan
• Focus on quality
• Highly developed oral, written and presentation skills
• Motivated self-starter with a flexible working attitude – there will be requirements to travel (up to 30% UK travel)
• A strong team player, with a desire to make a significant contribution within the Internal Audit function
• Excellent IT skills including MS office and a good working knowledge of accounting systems
• Flexible approach to working hours in line with the needs of the business

To apply, have a confidential discussion, or to see a full Position Profile, please contact retained advisor Amy Peoples at Rutherford Cross on T: 07494280152 or E: [email protected].