Senior Internal Auditor

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office pursues our national interests and projects the UK’s role in the world.
We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty and tackle global challenges with our international partners.
The Internal Audit Department (IAD) is responsible for providing internal audit assurance to the FCDO Permanent Under Secretary (PUS), through delivery of an annual plan of internal audits. These internal audits include all aspects of the FCDO’s operations and risks, covering overseas missions, corporate systems, policy departments, and development programmes.
We are recruiting two Senior Internal Auditors to lead teams on audit reviews within FCDO. We are looking for candidates who would be comfortable working independently in forming judgements on the complex operating environment presented by the FCDO’s work, and who are eager to develop skills and experience of risk and assurance and of understanding the UK’s foreign policy and international development goals.
This is an opportunity to take on a challenging and exciting role, leading audits covering the full range of the FCDO’s work, including auditing the overseas network (e.g. Embassies/Consulates etc), central departments, corporate functions and the overseas development spend. This role provides the ideal method to progress in a profession which is highly valued within FCDO, and an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of the FCDO’s operations, departments and programmes., Roles and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
• Lead individual internal audit assignments in the UK and in the overseas network – including scoping the assignment, planning fieldwork, delivering fieldwork, and drafting reports - in compliance with professional performance standards.
• Coordinate and be responsible for the work of teams on the assignments you lead, and act as an effective leader of teams.
• Effectively report and communicate findings from reviews in high quality and timely verbal and written outputs.
• Build effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, including Heads of Department or Heads of Mission.
• Evaluate high risk areas and control systems for each review and recommend improvements in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Effectively support and develop junior staff and act as a professional role model within the department and on audit and counter fraud engagements.
• Manage multiple responsibilities and workstreams effectively and flexibly to contribute to the delivery of the full year’s audit and counter fraud plan.
• Contribute to the wider work of the IAD through active participation in the achievement of the department’s goals, the work of departmental meetings and working groups, and the development of technical knowledge and resources.
• Lead on methodology and departmental improvement priorities, helping to improve our internal processes.
The successful candidates may be required to travel between the FCDO’s UK estates on a quarterly basis. Additional travel may be required overseas, up to three times a year, for up to two weeks at a time., You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring proof of identity (British Passport/Driving Licence etc.) with you.
This role requires you to attain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Leadership
+ Developing Self and Others
+ Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Leadership, A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to FCDO from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following Minimum Criteria, Experience, Behaviours and Technical Skills as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview.
Minimum Criteria
+ A professional qualification in internal audit, including CIA, PIIA, CMIIA or QIAL or an equivalent professional qualification with direct relevance to internal audit, (e.g. ACCA, ICAS, CCAB).
(We will accept applications from individuals part way through and working towards completing a qualification who also have experience of leading internal audit engagements. There is an expectation that any part-qualified successful candidate will be fully qualified within 12 months of starting in FCDO.
+ Experience of working in audit, internal or external, delivering assurance and consultancy engagements to clients by building strong relationships. From scoping to fieldwork and reporting, candidates will have experience of planning engagements, analysing risks, and communicating with senior stakeholders.
+ Experience in leading small teams on audit engagements. Able to make independent decisions, oversee the work of team members by providing guidance, advice and challenge to deliver quality audits.
+ Clear and concise in verbal and written communication to a professional standard.
+ A track record in delivering to tight deadlines, often at short notice, and the ability to self-start and participate in multiskilled teams.,

• A professional qualification in internal audit, including CIA, PIIA, CMIIA or QIAL or an equivalent professional qualification with direct relevance to internal audit, (e.g. ACCA, ICAS, CCAB).

(We will accept applications from individuals part way through and working towards completing a qualification who also have experience of leading internal audit engagements. There is an expectation that any part-qualified successful candidate will be fully qualified within 12 months of starting in FCDO.

Alongside your salary of £42,500, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office contributes £11,475 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
· A Civil Service Pension.
· 25 days Annual Leave per annum.
· 9 days Public and Privilege holidays per annum.
· Learning and Development tailored to your role.
See the attached candidate pack.