Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join the NWSSP Audit & Assurance Service in the role of Principal Auditor. If you are looking to develop a career in internal audit and believe you have the skills and experience to make a difference working for the largest and most diverse employer in Wales, this is the opportunity you have been looking for.
Youshouldbean individual with the attributes to thrive asaninternalauditorin thischallenging,varied, and complex environment. Asa self-motivatedindividual,you should embraceour vision of deliveringexcellence and value for money.The external quality assessment of our service by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy demonstrates that we are delivering a quality service to all of our clients.
This role will give you a real opportunity to make a difference to the quality of services provided to patients in Wales, by getting involved in audits across a diverse range of areas in a flexible working environment.
Main duties of the job
Audit & Assurance delivers a professional internal audit, assurance and consulting service to the NHS in Wales, consisting of Health Boards, Trusts, and a number of Special Health Authorities.
The main duties of the Principal Auditor role include:
Supporting the senior internal audit team to develop and deliver the annual audit plan for a number of NHS organisations in line with our quality manual, and the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Being the lead auditor for a range of internal audit assignments at a number of NHS organisations. This will include all stages of the reviews including planning and prioritising work, carrying out testing, analysing and evaluating resultsand writing high quality audit reports that summarise key findings and make recommendations for improvements to procedures, governance, risk and control systems.
Attending feedback meetings and report discussion meetings with senior managers in order to highlight the significance of the audit findings and negotiate recommendations for improvements.
We promote a healthy work life balance, supporting agile working arrangements and are therefore flexible as to where you will be based.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Currently studying for a relevant professional qualification with part-qualification status achieved or equivalent qualification together with internal audit experience in line with the job description, or relevant professional qualification (CCAB - e.g. IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).Internal audit experience - NHS/public sector experience will be an advantage.Attendance at relevant courses to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of up-to-date audit techniques. Evidence of continuing professional development.
- A high level of knowledge ofPublic Sector Internal Audit Standards, best practice,IT auditing, Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks,Corporate Governance,Controls Assurance Control Frameworks, Stewardship & Probity.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking a variety of audit reviews (e.g. financial, governance, risk management, capital, human resources), including detailed analysis of different types of information. Experience of leading on, and delivering, audit assignments to a variety of organisations and liaising with client managers.Excellent communication and report writing skills. A good level of knowledge of internal audit including relevant standards and good practice.
- Knowledge and experience of using and auditing a range of IT systems. Presentation of complex and potentially sensitive information where management may be resistant to findings.Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation. Working with senior management and attendance at pre-audit and feedback meetings.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and carry out audit assignments. Ability to organise assigned tasks and work under own initiative. Ability to identify systems weaknesses and to use initiative/internal control knowledge to provide management with practical solutions. Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Good analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with complex and sensitive information. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team. IT literate with practical computer application skills. Ability to supervise and provide training /instruction to junior members of staff. Highly committed and self-motivated, with a commitment to high professional standards. Emotionally resilient and able to respond to exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Ability to work under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Currently studying for a relevant professional qualification with part-qualification status achieved or equivalent qualification together with internal audit experience in line with the job description, or relevant professional qualification (CCAB - e.g. IIA, CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA).Internal audit experience - NHS/public sector experience will be an advantage.Attendance at relevant courses to gain specialist knowledge and understanding of up-to-date audit techniques. Evidence of continuing professional development.
- A high level of knowledge ofPublic Sector Internal Audit Standards, best practice,IT auditing, Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks,Corporate Governance,Controls Assurance Control Frameworks, Stewardship & Probity.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of undertaking a variety of audit reviews (e.g. financial, governance, risk management, capital, human resources), including detailed analysis of different types of information. Experience of leading on, and delivering, audit assignments to a variety of organisations and liaising with client managers.Excellent communication and report writing skills. A good level of knowledge of internal audit including relevant standards and good practice.
- Knowledge and experience of using and auditing a range of IT systems. Presentation of complex and potentially sensitive information where management may be resistant to findings.Experience of working within a highly complex and politically sensitive organisation. Working with senior management and attendance at pre-audit and feedback meetings.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Ability to plan, control and carry out audit assignments. Ability to organise assigned tasks and work under own initiative. Ability to identify systems weaknesses and to use initiative/internal control knowledge to provide management with practical solutions. Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Good analytical, interpretational and comparative skills capable of dealing with complex and sensitive information. Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team. IT literate with practical computer application skills. Ability to supervise and provide training /instruction to junior members of staff. Highly committed and self-motivated, with a commitment to high professional standards. Emotionally resilient and able to respond to exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances. Ability to work under pressure.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
