Group Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible. Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.Were Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 15,000 homes a year. We have 30 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brandsand three off-site manufacturing facilities.Were looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.What is the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join the Group Internal Audit Team. This role reports to the Group Internal Audit Manager.The purpose of the role is to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes across the Group.The role will include:

• Assist with the preparation of the annual internal audit plan, and planning of individual internal audit reviews.
• Lead, manage, and deliver strategic, operational and compliance audit reviews, to ensure the audit plan is delivered on a timely basis.
• Preparing value added audit reports to communicate audit issues and address stakeholder expectations.
• Lead and supervise more junior staff on individual assignments including staff motivation and technical audit guidance.
• Undertake review work in respect of significant findings.
• Coaching within the team to upskill the Internal Audit team members on audit and risk management.
• Management of the audit follow up process to confirm satisfactory completion of agreed audit actions.
• Support data interrogation analysis to drive evidence-based findings.
• Assist in the management of the Groups whistleblowing provision, contributing to investigations where necessary.
• Participation in the delivery of the Groups risk management strategy and framework.
• Administrative maintenance of the Groups Risk Registers, ensuring effective annual review by risk owners.
• Maintenance of the Internal Audit procedure documents and annual review of the Internal Audit Manual.
• The role will involve an element of travel away from home involving overnight stays to our Operating Companies across mainland Britain (up to an approximate maximum of 20%).

What we need from you

• A proven track record of successfully delivered audit work in a large organisation, preferably with experience in a commercial, risk or audit environment
• Strong knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques
• Able to demonstrate a professional approach to the working environment, possess commercial awareness, and strong communication skills
• Have the ability to work confidently on own and as part of a wider team
• Experience within the Construction or House Building sector an advantage but not essential
• Relevant degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• A qualified audit professional (CMIIA/CIA/CIMA/ACCA/ACA/AAT)
• A current UK Driving Licence is essential

Whats in it for youSalary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.When you join us, the future is yours to explore. You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths. Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards. A placewhere you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of. If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GBNo Agencies please- Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introductionPersimmon is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Keyskills :
AccountingAuditingAuditing StandardsGovernanceRisk Registers