Head of Internal Audit & Assurance *Deadline Extended*

Leading the Internal Audit & Assurance Division (IAAD) you are required to provide quality assurance that the key principles of Internal Audit are being upheld within the terms and conditions of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, Managing Public Money and other key Government / industry standards. 

The role is also responsible for a small team of internal auditors, you will be responsible for leading managing and developing the team.  You will also be a member of UKEF’s wider Senior Leadership Team and expected to make a significant corporate contribution beyond the confines of your job description.

The Head of Internal Audit & Assurance is a unique role within the department, operating with a level of independence not replicated elsewhere.  As such the post holder is expected to role model the highest standards of honesty, integrity, objectivity, competence and confidentiality, ensuring that you retain the trust of the UKEF Audit Committee and Accounting Officer.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing the Accounting Officer and Audit Committee with reliable, evidence based, independent opinions on risk management, control and governance;

• Follow principles of risk-based audit, based on UKEFs strategic and operational plans, and assess the design and adequacy of controls. You should identify where internal audit assurance will add the most value and facilitate improvement.  The planning process should include inputs from the Chair and members of the Audit Committee, Chief Executive, Executive Committee and UKEF assurance functions.
• Identifying and confirming that sufficient resources are in place to deliver the annual audit plan. Escalating any impediments to the completion of the plan at the earliest opportunity.
• Scheduling and assigning audits to team members, ensuring appropriate skill sets and expertise are in place to deliver against the individual audits being undertaken.
• Attending the UKEF Audit Committee and Risk Committee as required.
• Meeting with the Audit Committee members, Chief Executive, Directors, and Heads of Division discuss ongoing assurance, audit opinions and progress against planned actions determined as a result of the audit work.

This list is by no means exhaustive, please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack for further details

To be successful and credible in post we require an individual that is:

• Member of CCAB group of bodies* and/or CIIA
•  * CCAB includes ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountant Northern  Ireland.  Equivalent qualifications will be considered. 
• Experienced in leading an Internal Audit function at a senior level in a complex organisation
• Experienced in designing and delivering an audit plan programme
• Experienced, and demonstrable gravitas, in working with an Audit Committee or similar Board Level
• Highly developed Leadership skills, with proven ability to build and inspire a team, develop capability and drive high levels of engagement.
• Previous Trade Finance experience is an advantage.

This list is by no means exhaustive, please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack for further details on what exactly it is we require from someone who will be successful in post.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Presentation

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above.
This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions.
Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and
conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your
personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any
absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you
to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.

Job contact :

• Name : Recruitment1@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
• Email : Recruitment1@ukexportfinance.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : Recruitment2@ukexportfinance.gov.uk