Senior Internal Auditor

About this role

Location: London (typically requiring 2–3 days per week attendance in our London office) Reports to: Internal Audit Director Status: 24 month fixed term contract. Part-time (0.8 full-time equivalent). We are happy to discuss how those hours are arranged across the week/year to suit the successful candidate. Job purpose: The Senior Auditor works with the Director of Internal Audit to provide the IFRS Foundation's Trustees with assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls, governance, and risk management processes, through the delivery of high-quality, risk-based internal audits that offer clear assurance and practical insight.

As an experienced auditor with strong technical skills and sound judgement, you will plan and deliver audit work, assess key risks and controls, and produce clear, well-evidenced reports that support continuous improvement in the Foundation's governance and control framework. The role offers scope to develop leadership and stakeholder skills, requiring effective relationships with staff at all levels – including Operational and Technical leadership, and the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this position. Principal accountabilities Planning, delivering, and reporting on risk-based internal audits to time, quality and budget, in line with the Foundation’s Internal Audit Manual and professional standards (assigned audits will cover a range of operational and technical topics, while our co-source partner delivers more specialist audits and audits of overseas branches).

Identifying and assessing governance, risk management and control issues, using evidence to develop clear findings and practical recommendations. Building effective working relationships with management and engaging constructively with stakeholders throughout the audit lifecycle. Preparing clear and accurate audit documentation and reports, recommending practical and proportionate actions. Supporting follow-up activity to monitor the implementation of agreed management actions, and reporting regularly to the Audit & Risk Committee.