Job Description

Description and requirementsThe Internal Audit function at Skanska is pivotal in ensuring robust risk management, control mechanisms, and governance processes. This independent and objective assurance activity not only adds value but also plays a crucial role in improving organizational operations. The mission of Internal Audit is to support Skanska in achieving its objectives through systematic evaluation and improvement initiatives.As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be part of the Group Function Internal Audit Europe team and will be entrusted with planning and leading internal audit assignments within assigned Skanska Business Units as per the audit plan.What you'll do:

• Audit Leadership: Lead and execute comprehensive audit assignments according to the defined audit plan.
• Evaluation & Assessment: Critically evaluate internal reporting systems, control environments, risk management practices, and process frameworks.
• Issue Identification: Proactively identify compliance issues, process weaknesses, fraud risks; provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Annual Planning: Contribute valuable insights towards developing the annual audit plan; support feedback mechanisms with Business Units.
• Documentation Management: Ensure meticulous documentation of all audit activities; maintain updated logs regularly.
• Team Development: Participate actively in evolving internal audit team practices; contribute to refining work methods for enhanced efficiency.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Several years of experience within finance, Accounting or Commercial with an operational track record such as business or project controller roles or specialist positions in financial support units. A relevant experience can also be from a senior leading role within Skanska's project operations.
• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or a technical discipline; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and oral
• Strong ability to interview project staff effectively; analyse project-related issues comprehensively understanding controls and risks involved.
• Proven experience from / high level interpersonal skills in collaborating with senior management while maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint coupled with experience operating multiple computer systems seamlessly.
• Analytical prowess complemented by excellent written/verbal communication abilities interpersonal skills relationship-building capabilities.
• Critical thinking acumen, enabling problem-solving, drawing conclusions from raw data, independently operating under minimal supervision, building trust, and maintaining positive working relationships with project management executives.

Location & Travel Requirements: This position is based at Skanska UK head office located in Leavesden and will be hybrid working role. The nature of this role entails significant travel commitments estimated between 20-30%, primarily within the UK alongside occasional trips across Central Europe other Skanska offices.Equal opportunitiesWe thrivethrough embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity,disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientationand any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a richpotential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful andhigh-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska.Flexible workingWe welcomeyou to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we willexplore what is possible for the role.Reasonable adjustmentsWe would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application.More information about the rolePlease note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us:Closing dateThe closingdate for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretionof the business.We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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