Internal Audit is at the very heart of HMRC and works with every area of the department looking at assurance on governance, risk management and controls. As well as undertaking risk-based and compliance type IT audit work, we are actively brought in early to help the business design assurance into new IT products and processes.

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals who are keen to improve public services. We need people who can bring practicality, pragmatism and customer focus to the technical elements of the review process. You need to be a strong influencer, a good communicator and be able to move easily between team player and team leader as the situation requires. If you are ready for a change and have an appetite for the breadth of work this role offers, we can help you build an exceptional career in internal audit and wider HMRC/Government. This role will provide you with work that is challenging, interesting and probably the most varied in government. This is an opportunity that will no doubt stand out on any CV.

• Managing all aspects of an IT audit assignment, to ensure that it is completed effectively, and that all work meets professional and quality standards
• Identifying and assessing complex IT Risks and controls
• Liaising and consulting with high level audit customers to achieve excellent customer satisfaction
• Being a ‘critical friend’ within key HMRC and cross-Government programmes to implement Government and HMRC strategy, including where required programme board membership and providing advice on risk, governance and control to the achievement of strategic objectives
• Providing professional consultancy/ad hoc advice on risk, governance, and control
• Contributing to the development of the IT internal audit plan and processes.
• Acting as line manager to trainee IT auditors as required.

The Senior IT Internal Auditor – Qualified role manages the following:

• Managing all aspects of an IT audit assignment, to ensure that it is completed effectively, and that all work meets professional and quality standards
• Identifying and assessing complex IT Risks and controls
• Liaising and consulting with high level audit customers to achieve excellent customer satisfaction
• Being a ‘critical friend’ within key HMRC and cross-Government programmes to implement Government and HMRC strategy, including where required programme board membership and providing advice on risk, governance and control to the achievement of strategic objectives
• Providing professional consultancy/ad hoc advice on risk, governance, and control
• Contributing to the development of the IT internal audit plan and processes.
• Acting as line manager to trainee IT auditors as required.

You will be:

• A qualified IT auditor with an IT audit qualification (eg CISA or equivalent) and completed log book.
• A strong analytical thinker who can solve problems and work out what needs to be done and take pride in doing it to completion.
• An effective communicator both orally and verbally, supporting this with strong report writing skills, being able to communicate key messages clearly and succinctly to senior leaders.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, being able to relate to people at all levels in an organisation and to establish and maintain respect both professionally and personally.
• An independent thinker who can confidently challenge the status quo, express their views and make decisions.
• Highly organised, with the ability to work on, and manage, multiple projects within tight timelines and with minimal supervision.
• A team player who can also exercise their initiative.
• Adaptable to shifts in business focus and customer needs.
• Able to demonstrate resilience and tact in the face of challenging circumstances.
• Genuinely interested in auditing and be looking to develop your career with us.

The Jobholder should be aware of the potential for the risk of financial loss in the day to day work and be responsible for taking action when instances of this through are identified, ensuring it is escalated to the manager.

This post currently also attracts a non-pensionable Labour Market Supplement of £4,500 per annum, subject to being CISA certified or equivalent (CRISC, CISM and CGEIT), which is in addition to base salary.

Essential Criteria:

• A qualified IT auditor with an IT audit qualification CISA or equivalent (CRISC, CISM and CGEIT) and completed log book
• Some travel will be involved but not on a regular basis

• A qualified IT auditor with an IT audit qualification CISA or equivalent (CRISC, CISM and CGEIT) and completed log book