Internal Auditor

Job Description

About the roleIn your role as Junior Internal Auditor, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.This role will provide a great opportunity to Support the Internal Audit (IA) department in achieving its strategic objectives by helping the IA team to:Focus their efforts on the organisation’s highest risksDeliver the annual internal audit planFollow up on internal audit findings to ensure they have been completedProvide useful, insightful, and impactful information to stakeholdersDevelop and embed data analysis routines throughout the internal audit lifecycleWhat you will be doingAs a trusted part of the Audit you will be responsible for:Delivering ResultsInternal audit planning - providing input into the annual audit plan development to ensure the team focusses on the areas of highest riskInternal audit delivery - Working with the IT Audit Manager, and supported by other members of the IA team, to deliver internal audit assignments in line with the annual internal audit plan and in compliance with IIA standards.Internal audit reporting - Provide insightful analysis to support and inform the sharing of audit observations with management and through committee reporting.Follow up of internal audit findings – assist in the follow up of internal audit findings to ensure the actions taken mitigate the risk identifiedData analytics - Working with the IT Audit Manager, and supported by other members of the IA team, to develop and roll out data analytics throughout the internal audit lifecycle to enhance the effectiveness of IA’s assurance capabilities.Managing ResourcesSupport the HIA co-ordinate the timely completion of the audit plans through Audit KPI monitoring. This will involve working with other members of the IA team as well as the co-source audit teams.Managing RelationshipsCo-ordinate procurement and spend activities in support of co-source cost management processes.Managing ProcessesCo-ordinate the regular committee reporting requirements to ensure clear, accurate and insightful papers are prepared and submitted on timePrepare reports of the status of IA findings using monthly data for committee reporting.About youWe know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they dont tick every box, if youre excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience were looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirementsoutlined in this profile.To be successful in the role you will have:The candidate should be qualified, or part qualified, with a relevant professional body (ACCA/ICAEW/IIA etcWhy join usHow we will reward youGreat starting salaryGenerous annual leave packageAccess to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation SchemeSupportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeingAccess to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membershipLearning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talentEmployee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and liveCycle to Work SchemeOur culture and valuesOur people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importanceof members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About usUniversities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visithttps://www.uss.co.ukThe Private Markets Group (PMG) consists of a 60+ person team that oversees c. £30 billion in assets across a fast-growing and diverse portfolio of private equity, infrastructure, private credit and property investments on behalf of the Universities SuperannuationScheme (USS). By operating as a single team, with individual areas of specialism and expertise, PMG is able to combine its resources through a “OnePMG" approach to investing which allows us to maximise origination, due diligence, transaction execution andasset management by tailoring the right mix of skills.Capable of deploying capital across the full range of private market investing (direct, joint ventures, partnerships, co-investments and funds), and with in-house asset management and strategy teams complementing our investment function, PMG has developed astrong track record of innovation that is frequently recognised by our peers across equity, credit and property and, as one of the UK’s pre-eminent private markets’ investors, PMG often partners with many of the largest, most respected global financial institutions.PMG’s portfolio includes ownership of some of the UK’s largest and most recognisable private companies including Heathrow Airport, Thames Water and Moto and, through its holdings, is an established presence in the UK renewables sector. We also hold governancepositions through our investments in a range of companies located across the EU, North America and Australia with exposure across different industries and sectors.Being part of the UK’s largest pension scheme and serving the needs of USS and its members, PMG takes its role as a responsible investor seriously and is committed to adopting and promoting strong ESG credentials across its investments.USSIM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best duringthe recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting.