Senior Internal Auditor

**Job title: Senior Internal Auditor - Finance & Treasury**

**Location: Please note this role could be based in either our Manchester or Reading locations**

**Let us tell you a bit about us**

We’re a nimble and ambitious financial services specialist. Backing people to go for it in life and business..

We’re UK-based supporting our customers across a range of products and services. Aldermore Group was formed by bringing together two very successful businesses, Aldermore Bank and MotoNovo Finance, under the First Rand umbrella.

We thrive by saying “yes” to our customers. We respect the ingenuity of entrepreneurs and their startups; we give first-timers a leg-up onto the property ladder; we open up the lending market to many; and thousands of customers chose Motonovo Finance every week to buy their next car, van or motorbike.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey. A journey defined by a destination; to deliver on our purpose.

**Feel like being part of**

The scope of internal auditing encompasses, but is not limited to, the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Group’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes in relation to the Group’s defined goals and objectives.

Led by the Group Internal Audit Director, GIA helps the Bank accomplish its objectives by providing objective and independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Bank’s risk management, control and governance processes. As an independent function we make impartial, professional judgements based on the evidence we see and the information we are provided with. This then allows us to make constructive recommendations that will support the strengthening of the risk management, controls and processes across the Bank.

The GIA team is based in both Reading and Manchester and rated as one of the best independent audit teams seen in organisations of our size, exemplifying focused, positive and collaborative working. A team that is proud to support Aldermore Group in its continuing journey.

The role of Senior Internal Auditor - Finance & Treasury is really important to us. Reporting into the Head of Audit, you will play a supporting role in helping the GIA Department deliver its core objectives. You will work alongside lead auditors or individually on audit engagements specifically supporting the execution of technical audits with coverage of Treasury and Finance as well as generalist audits to high quality standards and ensuring scope is risk based.

This role will be based in either our Manchester or Reading office however, you will be able to work a blend of both home and office each week. You’ll be made to feel part of your new team by your Line Manager, and colleagues through regular contact and virtual interaction.

**What would your day look like?**
- Lead / Support lead auditors on individual audit engagements ensuring work is carried out in line with GIA methodology. Specific responsibilities will be to determine compliance with policies and procedures, conduct audit testing of specified areas and identify reportable issues.
- Lead / Support lead auditors to ensure GIA reports are impactful, balanced and address the root cause of issues. Ensure recommendations are clear and concise address the ongoing sustainability of the control environment.
- Develop and maintain credibility by developing working relationships with key business stakeholders from team leader to senior manager level.
- Lead / Support lead auditors to ensure GIA recommendations are followed up to closure and drive timely issue resolution and sustainability of implemented controls.
- Under the direction of Head of Internal Audit assist in risk advisory projects.
- Support the Head of Internal Audit to perform a risk assessment in the Finance and Risk area to produce audits for inclusion in the audit plan
- Provide technical SME audit assurance over Finance and Treasury, including assurance activities over capital, liquidity and market risk management, as well as recovery and resolution planning, regulatory reporting and treasury operations (front, middle and back office).

**What do we expect of you?**
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or equivalent qualification
- Treasury Accounting experience gained within Financial Services/Banking is essential
- Internal or external audit experience in Financial Services with coverage of Treasury & Finance where possible (e.g. ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery and Resolution planning) is highly desirable
- Good working knowledge of UK regulation and key areas of regulatory focus from PRA and FCA.
- Must have knowledge of audit methodologies including data analytics capability.
- Self
- motivated and proactive in approach, able to act independently and on own initiative.
- Excellent analytical, influencing, presentation and relationship building skills.

**What can you expect of us?**
- A friendly and flexible culture, the same as how we work with our customers.
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