Join our team as an Internal Auditor and play a pivotal role in ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of our business operations.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a 3 month FTC, if you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for risk management and process improvement.
About us
Affinity Water is the UKs largest water-only supplier, providing sustainable, high-quality water to 3.85million customers across the Southeast of England. We are on a mission to redefine the way water companies connect with their customers and communities, and to make better use of water and safeguard the local environment now and in the future.
We're immensely proud of our incredible teams making this happen.
About the Role
As an Internal Auditor, you'll deliver a value-adding audit service by identifying risks, assessing controls, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement effective improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in internal auditing, contribute to business success, and ensure compliance with the highest standards of governance.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and finalise risk-based internal audit assignments, meeting the requirements of the Internal Audit Annual Plan and adhering to IIA Standards.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define audit terms of reference and construct robust audit programmes.
- Conduct fieldwork and share findings through exit workshops with stakeholders.
- Produce high-quality reports, highlighting findings and recommending actionable improvements.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation, including working papers, audit dashboards, and up-to-date audit programmes.
- Proactively communicate significant audit findings with stakeholders and leadership.
What Success Looks Like
- Delivery of audit assignments within defined scope and timelines.
- Recommendations that add measurable value to business processes.
- Positive stakeholder feedback and timely implementation of agreed recommendations.
What We're Looking For
- Qualifications: Degree, professional qualification in auditing/accounting (e.g., ACCA, MIIA)
- 2-3 years of internal audit experience.
- Risk Management Expertise: Strong understanding of risk management concepts and their application to business processes.
- Technical & Business Skills:
- Safety, Health, and Wellbeing awareness.
- Commercial focus with an ability to assess and manage risks effectively.
- Proficiency in process mapping and facilitation to drive results.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
Benefits:
- Salary: £50-£60,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience).
- Hybrid role, with the expectations of a minimum two days a week in the office.
- Hours of work: 37 per week
- Annual leave from 26 days
- A Celebration Day' in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them.
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.
Interview Process
1st Stage interview MS Teams
2nd Stage interview - Head Office
If you need any reasonable adjustments and would like to apply in a different format, please do let us know.