Internal Audit Manager
Grade
Senior Manager
Salary
€65,682
Reporting to
Direct reporting and accountability to the Chairs of the Board of Trustees of Depaul; the Chairs of Depaul and Depaul Housing Finance and audit & risk committees, with work plan oversight being managed by CEO.
Location
Dublin
Scope of Responsibility
This role works across the Depaul Irish Group including Depaul Ireland, Depaul Housing and Depaul Northern Ireland.
Hours
35 hours per week.
Contract Duration
12 months FTC
Key Areas of Responsibility
The Internal Audit Manager will be responsible for providing assurance on the effectiveness of the risk and control framework of the organisation especially in areas of finance, health & safety and regulation. The role holder will add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and other reviews, thereby assisting the Management team and the Charity Trustees in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.
Planning
- Maintain a risk assessed audit universe and develop a medium term strategy for auditing the risk universe informed by the risk management framework, the views of the Audit Committees, External Auditors and the Management Team as well as experience of past audits and other control matters
- Develop standards for internal audit planning, execution and reporting of internal audit engagements
- Coordinate plans with the external auditors
Execution
- Ensure independence of audit engagements
- Oversee internal audit work conducted by staff and volunteers to ensure appropriate quality of reviews, recording and reporting
- Meet local management teams to review findings
- Monitor the implementation of any audit recommendations
- Perform internal audit assignments
- Conduct any special reviews or investigations requested by the CEO, Audit Committees or the Boards
Reporting
- Maintain a register of audit findings
- Brief the Management Team on audit findings
- Report to the Audit Committees on plans and findings
The above list is not exhaustive; additional areas of responsibility may be added over time and flexibility to cover for other staff roles is required from time to time.
Person Requirements
Qualifications
- A financial or internal audit qualification is a requirement
- Member of a recognised professional accountancy body and / or the Institute of Internal Auditors.
Experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in internal or external audit
- A thorough knowledge of internal audit practices in line with IIA standards
Skills
- Independent and ethical mind-set
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships throughout the organisation and at all levels
- Analytical ability with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and the flexibility to adapt to changing business priorities and urgent or emerging issues
- Strong IT Skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in the Charity, NGO or not-for-profit sectors
- Experience in conducting investigations and/or training
- Experience of writing financial procedures