Internal Audit Specialist — Shape Risk & Assurance (Hybrid)

abrdn; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen plc is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in the UK to drive delivery across the Internal Audit function. The role is aligned to a business or functions team with opportunities to contribute across areas, developing audit expertise in a forward-thinking environment.

You will support audit planning, perform high-quality work, validate issues and build effective stakeholder relationships, with a blended working model requiring 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of IIA standards and internal audit practices.
• Experience in accounting, audit or risk-related roles.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose issues and identify root causes.
• Clear written and verbal communication; confident presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Support development of the audit plan by researching audit universe and suggesting ideas focused on key risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and audit leadership.
• Plan, scope and perform audit work; take lead on audits when appropriate.
• Analyze issues to identify root causes and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Validate issues to methodology and quality standards; flag incomplete closures.
• Model Internal Audit vision, culture and strategy; support colleagues and audit teams.

Skills

IIA standards

Audit experience

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Financial services knowledge

Job description

Aberdeen plc is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist in the UK to drive delivery across the Internal Audit function. The role is aligned to a business or functions team with opportunities to contribute across areas, developing audit expertise in a forward-thinking environment.

You will support audit planning, perform high-quality work, validate issues and build effective stakeholder relationships, with a blended working model requiring 3 days in the office.