An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Internal Auditor to join the Internal Audit team at the University of Edinburgh. University of Edinburgh is a world-leading institution with over 35,000 students, 15,000 employees and income of c. £1bn with a strong position in the Top 20 Universities globally (QS World Rankings 2020). Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will be responsible for leading and delivering audits and reviews across a wide range of financial, operational, risk management and governance areas. The role will involve interaction and exposure across all areas of the University and engagement at senior management levels. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-starter with a passion for risk, control and governance and a genuine interest in helping organisations to work better through effective risk and control management. Strong communications and report-writing skills and the ability to express complex issues clearly and succinctly will be important attributes. It is likely that the individual will be CA/IIA/CIPFA qualified with prior Internal Audit or External Audit experience in a Big 4 firm, corporate or large organisation. Previous Higher Education sector experience is helpful but not essential. For further particulars and to submit an application please visit our website. This is a full time post - 35 hours per week. Salary range: £41,526-£49,553 (UE08 grade) Closing date: 5.00pm on 04 November 2019 1 Job Details

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Senior Internal Auditor Department: Internal Audit Line manager: Chief Internal Auditor 2. Job purpose To provide an independent, objective assessment of the University's control environment and the overall risk management and governance processes. 3. Main responsibilities (Approx. % of time) Determine the scope and objectives and prepare a detailed plan for individual assignments, in order to optimise the use of time allocated. (5%) Apply professional knowledge and judgement to assess and appraise:
• The effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control;
• The extent of compliance with statutory requirements, policies, procedures and good practice;
• The extent to which the University's, and other client's, assets and interests are safeguarded and accounted for; and
• The efficiency and effectiveness of operations. In order to provide assurance, advice and make recommendations over the above and provide an annual statement of assurance to the Audit & Risk Committee. (40%) Document and maintain sufficient information to support conclusions reached and any recommendations made. (5%) Discuss findings with relevant senior managers to establish a fuller understanding of the business risks, systems and processes in order to establish agreement to, and secure commitment to implement recommendations made. (10%) Report findings and conclusions from audit work to the auditee and senior management by presenting a convincing case to support conclusions and recommendations. (15%) Working with colleagues to define and deliver the strategic aims of the internal audit function. (15%) Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grade of this post as delegated by the Chief Internal Auditor. (10%) 4. Planning and Organising
• Determine the detailed scope and objectives for allocated assignments within an outline assignment specification and timetable, to be approved by the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Carry out assignments from the approved Audit Plan within the time allocated and covering the agreed scope and objectives. 5. Problem Solving
• Use professional judgement to evaluate current practices and procedures against recognised best practice. Identify solutions to address internal control weaknesses, or improve process effectiveness.
• Make recommendations and seek commitment from senior management to implement them. This would normally be carried out independently with support and advice available from team colleagues as required. 6. Decision Making
• Decide how to manage competing priorities in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Decide how to allocate time optimally for each audit assignment.
• Decide the approach required and the extent and nature of testing needed to achieve the objectives of each assignment.
• Prioritise findings and present to the Chief Internal Auditor.
• Conclude on the effectiveness of the control environment.
• Determine recommendations that may be required and agree them jointly with the Chief Internal Auditor and negotiate the means of implementation, and timing, with senior management. 7. Key contacts/Relationships You will be required to communicate with staff at all levels throughout the University through discussion, report writing and presentations. The main relationships are with senior managers in the academic and administrative community as well as senior managers of outside clients. The purpose of the communication will be to convey findings from work done and secure commitment to implemen