Location
Cramlington, Northumberland | United Kingdom
Job description
Level :
Individual Contributor
Employment Type:
Fulltime
Permanent
Job Function:
Legal & Compliance
Industry:
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Oil & Energy
Who We Are:
AAF International is a global leader in the design and manufacture of Air Filtration Systems Acoustic Systems and associated products and services. We are part of a global powerhouse that uses Filtration to transform the world.
We invest in our people and our people invest in our customers and communities. This mutual commitment is a foundation for our growth. So is an inclusive culture that encourages everyone to come to work as their whole selves and come together as a team that welcomes unique ideas perspectives and backgrounds.
Were not just innovating on the outside. Were innovating on the inside to unlock peoples unlimited potential and bring out the diverse and groundbreaking ideas that will help us solve todays most pressing challenges.
We offer more than a pay check. AAF is where youll be heard be valued belong and be able to make your mark.
Our Company Values:
We endeavour to create a work environment that reflects the culture of the company and we encourage every member of our staff to embrace our commitment to be:
- Professional
- Quality Driven
- Goal Orientated
- Customer Focused
- Continuously Improving
- Flexible
- Open & Integrated
Position Summary:
We are currently recruiting for an Senior Internal Auditor to join our existing team within our Power & Industrial (P&I) Division. The successful candidate will support the Head of Compliance and Internal Audit to deliver the internal audit plan and JSOX reports for P&I. The role will assist with the provision of assurance over all areas of the business and assist with the provision of consultancy to management to improve the internal control framework.
We expect a candidate to live within a commutable distance of one of our offices (Cramlington in the UK Gasny in France or Vitoria in Spain).Scope for flexible working arrangements including working from home is offered subject to agreement. A degree of domestic and international travel will be required to fulfil the obligations of the role therefore a valid passport and the ability to travel is essential.
Position Responsibilities:
- Drafting audit assignment plans carrying out audit testing agreeing recommendations and drafting reports to a high standard to support delivery of the internal audit plan.
- Planning and carrying out JSOX testing agreeing action and drafting reports to a high standard adhering to deadlines imposed by the parent company.
- Maintaining oversight of progress v annual plans and reporting progress; initiating agreeing revisions with the Head of Compliance & Internal Audit and implementing revisions to annual plans where necessary to meet delivery targets.
- Maintaining oversight following up and reporting of the progress of previously agreed audit recommendations. Initiating discussions and suggesting solutions with remediation owners to encourage implementation.
- Assisting with the company wide risk identification and assessment process to support production of the annual internal audit plan.
- Proactively interacting with control owners to boost the effectiveness of internal audit and raise awareness of risk and control. Initiating agreeing and implementing improvements to the audit process to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal audit delivery.
Duties will vary due to the nature of the environment (above is a guide and not a comprehensive list of responsibilities)
Person Specification:
Education Qualifications and Affiliations
Essential:
- Level 4 qualification or equivalent
Desirable:
- Relevant certification (CIMA ACCA ACA AAT IIA)
*Completed qualifications from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstratable experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
- Previous experience in a similar position.
- Experience of carrying out fieldwork remotely and to deadlines in a dispersed global company.
- Experience or good knowledge of compiling internal audit plans.
- Experience of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience of using audit software and developing use to achieve efficiency.
- Thorough understanding of risk management risk identification control and assurance.
- Thorough understanding of effective internal audit processes.
- Understanding of finance regulations and legislation.
- Good knowledge and experience of sampling and testing techniques.
- Comfortable working on a number of projects simultaneously.
Desirable
- Previous experience with JSOX
- Knowledge of manufacturing industries.
Licenses or Certifications
Essential
- Full valid passport.
- Full driving license.
Skills
Essential
- Health safety and environmentally conscious.
- Ability to liaise with management and present an argument for change and continuous improvement.
- Flexible approach to working ability to actively manage changing priorities.
- An ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
- Balancing control expectations with cost and other factors to achieve the best outcome.
- Confident in proactively interacting with managers to drive improvement.
- Confident delivering presentations to auditees and management.
- Excellent attitude focused towards getting a job done efficiently and to the highest possible standard.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships.
- High level of English communication skills including face to face telephone and written.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work in an organised manner.
- Continuous improvement mentality and receptive to change.
- Strong persuasion and negotiation skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good MS Office skills.
Desirable
- Multilingual a positive advantage. (Notably French and Spanish)
Whats on Offer:
An opportunity to join an already established and successful international business with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Applications:
All applications must be submitted in English.
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