Job Description

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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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