Internal Auditor

Sage; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Enhanced parental leave

Work away scheme

Memberships for wellbeing

Job summary

Sage is seeking an experienced Internal Auditor to join the Assurance team in Newcastle. You will contribute to the Internal Audit Plan, work across audits, and collaborate with leadership and external co-sourcing partners.

The role blends office presence in Newcastle (3 days) with remote work, offering exposure to senior executives and broad assurance responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have at least two years in internal audit or related assurance, familiarity with audit standards, IT

Qualifications

• Two years of internal audit or related assurance experience.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies and professional standards.
• Experience planning and carrying out control testing.
• Exposure to IT internal audit or information security.
• Experience in a multinational organisation with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver audits from scoping to reporting.
• Produce Audit Planning Memo and engage stakeholders.
• Document work to Assurance standards with audit tool.
• Keep management informed of progress and issues.
• Lead audit opening/closing meetings and report findings.
• Develop remediation actions and track completion.
• Support KPI reporting and assurance methodology development.
• Build relationships with the business and third parties.

Skills

Internal audit

IT risk

Stakeholder comms

Audit testing

Quality standards

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Tools

Audit management software

Job description

Are you an experienced audit or assurance professional looking to develop your career within a global technology business?

We're looking for an Internal Auditor to join our Assurance team in Newcastle. You'll help deliver the Internal Audit Plan for Sage Group plc, working across a varied portfolio of audits alongside Assurance colleagues and our third-party co-source provider. The role offers excellent exposure to Sage leadership and the opportunity to build trusted relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.

At Sage we have a hybrid working pattern - candidates must be able to work in the Newcastle office 3 days a week and 2 from home.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and delivering assigned audits, from initial scoping and fieldwork through to reporting
• Producing an Audit Planning Memo for each review and ensuring the appropriate stakeholders are engaged
• Documenting audit work to Sage Assurance quality standards using our dedicated audit management tool
• Keeping management informed of progress, findings and potential issues throughout each audit
• Coordinating and leading audit opening and closing meetings
• Producing clear, accurate and high-quality audit reports
• Supporting management to develop remediation action plans and tracking agreed actions through to completion
• Contributing to the continued development of our Assurance methodology and internal audit practices
• Supporting management information and KPI reporting
• Building effective working relationships across the business and with third-party providers

We're looking for someone who is:

• Proactive, collaborative and comfortable taking ownership of their work
• A confident communicator with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders across different business areas.
• Motivated by learning and professional development
• Able to challenge existing ways of working constructively
• Highly organised, comfortable managing competing priorities and able to deliver high-quality work within agreed deadlines.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• At least two years' experience delivering internal audit or related assurance services
• Practical knowledge of internal audit methodologies and relevant professional standards
• Experience planning and carrying out high-quality control testing
• Exposure to IT internal audit, information security or another related risk area
• Experience using audit management or similar management software
• Experience working within a multinational organisation with distributed teams and functions
• Willing to travel internationally when required, which may account for up to 20-25% of the role

We're also looking for someone committed to continued professional development and willing to work towards an appropriate professional qualification. A degree, professional internal audit qualification such as IAP, CIA, AAT or CISA, or progress towards a relevant qualification through an apprenticeship or technical route would be advantageous.

Your benefits (Only Applicable for UK Based Roles)

Benefits video – https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU

• Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage.
• 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days
• Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation
• Enhanced parental leave
• Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year
• Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing

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Risk Assurance and Business Integrity

United Kingdom

Newcastle

Hybrid

Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business.

Our colleagues are high-performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market-shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact.

Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage

We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We're a Disability Confident employer - if you're applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact [e-mail] .

Internal Auditor

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.