Internal Auditor

Overview:
Are you looking to advance your career in internal audit? Have you gained some experience in risk, control or governance in previous roles? Are you a self-motivated, organised professional who can demonstrate problem solving and communication skills?

The Scottish Government Directorate for Internal Audit and Assurance has an exciting development opportunity for individuals who would like to join as Internal Auditors. You’ll join a large team, with a wide range of unique experience, at an exciting time for the Scottish Government, its executive agencies and public bodies, as they lead major public sector reform to improve the lives of all who live in Scotland.

**Responsibilities**:

- You will undertake key roles in supporting clients’ organisational development and improvement and will play a key role in delivering a programme of risk based advisory and assurance assignments, individually or as part of a team, supported by a Manager. In addition to the programme of audits, these roles contribute to the strategic vision of Internal Audit and Assurance and will support the planning and delivery of the annual quality improvement programme.
- In return we can offer access to mentor support, fantastic career development, including funding for professional qualifications such as Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors CIA if you choose to pursue this route.

**Competencies**

Self-Awareness

Communications and Engagement

Improving Performance

Analysis and Use of Evidence

**Pay Supplement**

Please note that these posts qualify for an internal audit pay supplement if you already hold a suitable qualification:
PIIA/CIA - £750

CMIIA/CCAB - £1000

Essential Criteria & Qualifications:
There are no specific qualifications for this position, although there is a pay supplement available if certain qualifications are held.

**Essential Criteria**

1. Experience of corporate governance process and/ or risk based assurance frameworks/approach.

2. Good planning and organisational skills, including the ability to balance competing priorities and respond quickly to fast moving priorities.

3. Experience of using evidence to form realistic solutions to problems.

4. Experience of working with stakeholders to communicate key messages clearly.

**Additional Information**:
The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

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**Pay Supplement**

Please note that these posts qualify for an internal audit pay supplement if you already hold a suitable qualification:
PIIA/CIA - £750

CMIIA/CCAB - £1000

**Important Information regarding Interviews**:
In recognition of ongoing measures and guidance in response to Covid-19, a decision has been taken that most interviews will be conducted in a virtual/remote setting.

All applicants must ensure that they have a suitable space to complete the virtual interview via MS Teams and ensure that Wi-Fi/Broadband capacity will be sufficient to carry both audio and video feeds to undertake the interview.

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