- Company Name
- NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)
- Job Title
- Internal Auditor
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Internal Auditor
**Role Summary**
Conduct independent, objective audits across the Group to evaluate and strengthen risk management, internal controls, and governance. Deliver high‑quality assurance reports, advise senior leadership, and contribute to the development of the internal audit strategy and processes.
**Expectations**
- Maintain professional independence and objectivity.
- Communicate findings clearly to executive leadership, audit committees, and parent company stakeholders.
- Manage audit projects from scoping and testing to reporting and follow‑up.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan, execute, and report on internal audit engagements covering finance, economic regulation, customer, supply chain, and capital investment functions.
- Design and implement testing programmes, assess key controls, and identify material risks.
- Produce concise, actionable audit reports with recommendations for improvement.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define audit scope, objectives, and priorities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the internal audit methodology and strategy.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of regulatory requirements and best‑practice frameworks.
**Required Skills**
- Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA).
- Strong auditing background, preferably in a regulated environment.
- Deep understanding of financial systems, risk management principles, and internal audit standards.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills for engaging all organizational levels.
- Strong project management, organisational, and deadline‑management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data‑mining / analytics tools.
- Ability to present complex data in a clear, tailored manner.
- Independent, versatile, and collaborative mindset.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Qualified accounting designation (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
- Audit‑specific certification preferred (e.g., CISA, CIA, or similar).
- Background working in a regulatory or large‑scale operational environment.
- DBS check required prior to employment.