Internal Auditor and Assurance Executive
Motability, United Kingdom

In this role you will manage and deliver on second and third line assurance activities and responsibilities of the Charity. You will objectively review and ensure the organisation complies with internal regulations and established control protocols, assist in assuring that there are sufficient, effective and appropriate controls in place which are working as designed to mitigate against risks posing a significant threat to the achievement of the organisation’s key objectives. Consistent in providing assurance that the organisation is compliant with necessary laws and regulations and ensure it remains so.

• Deliver audits in accordance with the annual internal audit plan.
• Responsible for the internal audit cycle, to take control of audits including the planning, execution and reporting.
• Monitoring and managing audit action completeness, ensure actions are followed up and appropriately implemented across the business.
• Present summarised findings concerning audit results and recommendations to the Risk Controls amp; Compliance Manager.
• Perform consulting activities and projects for the business as required by the Audit and Risk Committee or Chief Executive.
• Investigate control failures or incidents.
• Perform fraud investigations as required.
• Assist in the design and structure of the ongoing internal audit plan, identification of risks whilst conducting duties.
• Liaise with senior management to identify additional assurance activity and ensure that internal audit plan is relevant and up to date.
• Whilst the primary focus in this role(s) is internal audit, experience of data protection and risk management frameworks is desirable with the following Motability duties in mind for suitably qualified candidates:
  • To support management across the business in completing departmental risk registers and risk assessments.
  • To contribute to and promote the risk management framework and culture in the business.
  • To respond to management’s initial enquiries regarding data protection/ GDPR to help management comply with the relevant legislation, referring matters onwards to the DPO as appropriate.
  • Carry out other tasks and duties that may be reasonably required from time to time appropriate to support the Data Protection Officer.

• Strong technical auditing/analytical skills and knowledge with the ability to balance risk with operational needs of organisation.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present information in a clear and structured way.
• Organised and resilient under pressure, able to adapt to change.
• Good negotiation skills with ability to influence others’ opinions and gain confidence of people at all levels, including Senior Management and Governors.
• Delivery against agreed performance targets proactively seeking to exceed performance levels and customer satisfaction targets.
• Up to date knowledge of legislation applicable to role.
• Able to interpret and apply Motability’s risk appetite and policy.
• A desire to actively build relationships across the business openly sharing knowledge and information. Demonstrating strong alignment with the organisation’s values (Collaborative, Respectful and Evolving).

Must haves:

• Recognised accountancy qualification or CIIA qualification, ideally gained through a large accountancy firm or Charity.
• Graduate level and/or extensive operational experience within the Charity sector.
• An analytical thinker with strong attention to detail, you will be able to form good judgements and think objectively.
• Experience of communicating difficult messages and managing challenging situations,

Nice to haves:

• Experience of performing internal audit activity within charities or not-for-profit organisations would be advantageous, both operational and financial auditing.
• An understanding of data protection regulations (DPA 2018, UK GDPR)
• Risk Management exposure.

Reports to: Risk, Controls and Compliance Manager

Key relationships: Director of Finance, Motability Directors, Senior Managers and all staff, Motability Operations Management, Government Departments.

• The role is based In Harlow, Essex at Motability’s offices, easily commutable from London, 30 minutes from Liverpool Street station or 18 minutes from Tottenham Hale station.
• We offer blended working within this role.

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