Internal Audit Specialist

Job Description

Group Audit Specialist
Overall Purpose:
To support the delivery of the UKAEA's strategic goals utilising a collaborative approach with key stakeholders.
To support the Group Internal Audit Function in managing and implementing the audit programme, which is one of the main drivers of continuous improvement within the organisation.
To drive the business in the development and promotion of a proactive culture for assurance
Deputy to the Group Systems Audit Manager ensuring compliance and continual improvement of the Group's Internal Audit programme.
Accountabilities:
The Group Audit Support in conjunction with the Group Systems Audit Manager is accountable to the Group Head of Internal Audit and the Director of Risk Assurance and QSHE for the delivery of the audit programme and support the annual ISO recertification process.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
* To support in the planning and implementation of the audit programme including development of the audit plan and co-ordination of audit resource, including budgets.
* To collaborate with the Group Head of Internal Audit and the Group Systems Audit Manager to develop the combined audit programme.
* To co-ordinate the management systems and internal audit resources including ensuring appropriate competencies are maintained against an appropriate training matrix.
* To liaise with Head of Profession Quality to support maintenance of the site certification against ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
* To collaborate with the Quality Manager and Head of Profession Quality to assist the roles to drive continuous improvement of the UKAEA Management System using feedback from the system audit programme.
* To act and deputise the Group Systems Audit Manager when necessary.
* To plan, conduct and deliver audit assignments as required.
* To administer the quality of audit information added to QPulse including the validation of audit actions prior to closing out.
* To manage the QPulse action tracking software, ensuring it delivers an effective and efficient user experience.
* To validate data and submissions to close-out audit actions.
* To prepare and validate audit dashboards for presentation at various governance boards.
* To proactively engage with stakeholders and supervise the timely close-out of audit actions.

To support continual improvement and transformation projects
Other Duties:
* Support the Group Systems Audit Manager and Group Head of Internal Audit as required
Specific Qualifications/Experience:
* Degree or higher degree.
* Highly developed organisational awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Data analysis skills and highly IT numerate.
* Internal auditor qualification or working towards.
* Strong Microsoft Office skills including SharePoint.
* Power Platform experience desirable.

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