Information Systems Business Auditor

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate Information Systems Business Auditor to join our Internal Audit team! Delivering both Information Systems (IS) audits and Programme audits, you’ll look to address cyber-security IS and transformation risks across the UK and US, including key systems and critical National Infrastructure systems, with a focus on agility, innovation, and timely delivery. As a trusted advisor and influencer, you’ll develop strong working relationships across both the business and IS team, breaking down organisational silos and advocating for a more integrated audit approach. As a flexible pragmatist, you’ll synthesize and communicate complex audit topics whilst also providing recommendations to support the business, IT and Programme teams in driving continuous improvement of controls and processes to make them more efficient and effective.

This role is based out of our Warwick office, and we’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you’re welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. We’re happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• Deliver assigned program of audits in line with excellent quality and within allocated time, using professional judgement to set the scope and testing approach to ensure key risks are addressed.
• Proactively look for areas of improvement during the audit process and provide value adding and insightful recommendations that address control and process opportunities/weaknesses.
• Seamless communication with Senior Business Auditors to avoid surprises and ensure audit progression.
• Produce Summary of issues (SOI) reports and Draft Audit Reports that are well written and effectively communicate the key finding and recommendations of an audit.
• Own and manage a portfolio of audit actions being worked on by business and, on business completion, assess the effectiveness of activities undertaken to address the risks identified.
• Develop and maintain strong and positive relationships with key stakeholders and maintain a thorough knowledge of the business and regulatory environment.
• Must be self-motivated and can handle multiple priorities and to work under pressure.
• Competent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills to effectively scope and deliver value adding audits and, drawing out key messages.
• Belief in own judgement and professional capability when communicating issues that have been identified.
• Must be cautious and prudent guardian of sensitive/confidential information.
• Clear communicator with interpersonal and influencing skills to successfully undertake reviews and reach agreement on required changes.
• A flexible pragmatist who understands the group strategy and can help others to understand and achieve changes that help move towards these aims.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive, clear, concise reports; communicate effectively in writing and orally; maintain objectivity and impartiality.

What You'll Have

• A Graduate degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, 'STEM' Majors or Business Administration) is expected, but will consider candidates who are qualified through other means / have extensive experience.
• Professionally certified or working towards CISA professional certification.
• Understanding of formal programme management methodologies and techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes.
• Knowledge of GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and SOx compliance requirements.
• Information system internal audit delivery and practices, internal control frameworks, risk management activities and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices.
• Demonstrated track record of developing successful, long-lasting relationships across the business including ability to engage, challenge and influence senior managers, deal effectively with resistance to proposals and secure their buy-in and support.
• Knowledge of and experience of business processes, ideally within the utility sector.
• Experience of managing project teams, managing others and projects independently. Project management qualification desirable.
• Highly competent in Microsoft office (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
• Knowledge of data analytics (e.g., ACL, PowerBI), process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma) and auditing software are highly desirable.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

Salary and Benefits

Up to £75,000 dependent on experience.

Plus:

• Up to 15% Annual Bonus (based on personal and company performance)
• 28 days annual leave, plus eight statutory days in addition
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days every year
• A generous contributory pension scheme - we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Life Insurance 10 x base salary.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness, and wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a hybrid working role from our Warwick office with circa 2 days in the office. The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 7 April 25, with interviews due to take place w/c 14 April 25 onwards. We encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office. Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.