Internal Auditor

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. Main Areas of ResponsibilityYou will play a key role in the delivery of the approved Internal Audit plan and related risk and assurance activities in accordance with recognised professional standards. This will include being responsible for completion of the end-to-end audit process for a portfolio of assigned reviews.
Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

Being accountable for the delivery of a portfolio of audits to time and budget whilst managing conflicting priorities.
Planning, undertaking and reporting on audits across the Federation's Head Office and 55 academies.
Identifying, assessing and reporting on the risks arising from areas under review.
To complete follow up exercises on previously agreed recommendations.
Providing assistance to the Internal Audit Manager in, or leading on, ad hoc audit work, projects and investigations.
Deputising for the Internal Audit Manager, including at Audit and Risk Committee as required.
To contribute to the annual planning cycle.
To produce statistical data for inclusion in termly and annual reports.
To seek and build professional relationships with key stakeholders across the Federation including at academy sites.
To contribute to service improvement and the development of the Internal Audit function.

This role will require to Federation sites, currently located across London and Essex, as required to fulfil the job description. Qualifications & ExperienceWe would like to hear from you if you have

Sound knowledge of Internal Audit professional Standards and the role of Internal Audit
A recognised Internal Audit qualification or considerable transferable experience and a willingness to obtain such a qualification
Current membership of a relevant professional body
Significant experience of working within Internal Audit
The ability to complete the end-to-end Internal Audit process with minimal supervision
A proven track history of maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
Effective communication skills, both oral and written
The ability to build, develop and maintain effective professional relationships
Strong time management skills
The ability to manage conflicting priorities while delivering to deadlines
Analytical skills including an understanding of data analytics tools and techniques
The ability to use professional influence to coach management responses to issues raised
A professional can-do attitude

About UsThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.