Internal Audit Assistant Manager

Waterloo, South East London, United Kingdom

Job Description


Are you ready to make a difference in people\'s lives? At Network Rail, we connect passengers and freight customers, ensuring safe and efficient transportation across the country. We\'re an organisation where people truly matter, and when you join us, you matter to us and millions of others. to watch our inspiring video to learn more about us!

We\'re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we\'re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone. Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by .

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you\'re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you!

About our people and the recruitment process - We\'re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don\'t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we\'ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We\'re also a employer and we\'ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

We are looking for a Internal Audit Assistant Manager for a Permanent opportunity (full time) based in London Waterloo. To support the Internal Audit Manager and Internal Audit leadership team in the provision of coordinated assurance to the Network Rail Board (through the Audit and Risk Committee) in respect of the adequacy and operating effectiveness of the company-wide systems of Governance, Risks and Controls.

About the role (External)

Are you ready to take your audit skills to the next level? Join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of our internal processes. Here\'s what you\'ll be doing:

Audit Portfolio Guru: You\'ll be the mastermind behind planning, managing, and supporting a diverse range of audit assignments. Your goal? To ensure they\'re completed on time, within budget, and meet our high-quality standards. It\'s all about adding value and providing valuable insights.

Team Leader and Developer: Lead, nurture, and mentor your direct reports and team members. Your guidance will keep the team engaged, motivated, and focused on delivering exceptional service to our stakeholders.

Corporate Governance Guardian: Act as a real-time support and challenger to both our Internal Audit and Network Rail management. When new processes are on the horizon, you\'ll provide recommendations to strengthen our corporate governance and control frameworks.

Audit Architect: Craft the foundation of our audits by preparing terms of reference, audit programs, and draft audit reports, all in accordance with our Internal Audit methodology.

Quality Assurance Maestro: Review the audit work conducted by the Audit Team, ensuring that Lead Auditors and Auditors meet our rigorous quality standards.

Recommendation Advocate: Present audit recommendations to Network Rail Management at all levels, working towards agreement and commitment to implement these vital Internal Audit recommendations.

Stakeholder Liaison: Be the go-to Internal Audit contact for key Network Rail stakeholders, ensuring our function is well-represented at business-wide governance meetings.

Change Agent: Elevate the profile of internal audit by contributing to the success of the Network Rail Internal Audit strategy. You\'ll lead key workstreams and bring fresh ideas to improve our ways of working and enhance our overall function.

Resource Manager: Efficiently manage resources by collaborating with other assurance providers and the Deputy Head of Internal Audit. When needed, arrange for external resources to ensure we deliver cost-effective and efficient assurance and advisory services.

Versatile Contributor: Be ready for anything! You\'ll handle ad hoc projects, critical and confidential advisory assignments, and any other duties as assigned by Internal Audit management.

Join us and be a vital part of our mission to maintain the highest standards of corporate governance and control. Your expertise will guide us to success!

What essential skills and experiences are required?

Are you a professional with a passion for ensuring excellence in internal controls? Join our team and become an essential part of our mission! Here\'s what we\'re looking for:

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified Pro: You\'re a qualified accountant, an engineering expert, or a seasoned Internal Audit professional with credentials like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Certified Accountants, or an equivalent qualification. Your interest in internal controls is what sets you apart.

Audit Aficionado: You\'ve got hands-on experience in the world of internal audit, covering the entire audit delivery cycle. From annual planning to scoping assignments, conducting audits, and delivering comprehensive reports, you\'ve done it all.

Communication Whiz: Your communication skills are top-notch, both in writing and speaking. You excel at crafting clear and compelling reports.

Team Player and Leader: You know when to play as a team member and when to take the lead. Your ability to adapt is one of your strengths.

Pressure Pro: You thrive in high-pressure situations, handling multiple priorities with ease.

Problem Solver: Your problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills are exceptional.

Flexibility Champion: You bring flexibility to your approach, style, and attitude, adapting to diverse situations.

Stakeholder Whisperer: You have a proven track record of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders. You\'re not afraid to provide robust and effective challenges when needed.

People Mentor: Coaching and developing internal auditors and staff is something you excel at.

Data Maestro: You possess data analytics skills that enrich audit insights and add value to our processes.

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For a full list of the key accountabilities and the essential/desirable criteria, please click apply and you will be redirected to the Network Rail external website where you will find the dedicated job description for this post.

How to apply (External)

Duration: Permanent, full-time opportunity

Location: London Waterloo General Offices

Closing date: 4th October 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.

Interviews: Interviews will be held W/c 16th October 2023 (The date is dependent on business requirements)

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What does our recruitment process look like? [remove/amend if not applicable] * Once you have applied, our Recruitment Specialist will look at your CV.

  • If your experience matches what we\'re looking for, you\'ll be invited to an interview /or complete a first interview using Microsoft Teams a video interviewing platform, you can complete your interview anytime that works for you. /or complete an assessment.
  • If you ace your video interview/or assessment, you\'ll be invited to face to face interview with the hiring manager.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:

Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

We\'re an inclusive employer of choice, Disability Confident Leader employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone.

If you have any questions about this role or if you have an HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact IREC Support (Irecsupport@networkrail.co.uk) . You must have the vacancy/IREC number ready as you will be asked for this.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2994513
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £71163 - 80060 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Waterloo, South East London, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned