Senior Auditor – Trade Compliance

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Newbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company located in Newbury is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead audit engagements and ensure compliance with international trade regulations. The role requires significant expertise in export controls and auditing practices, along with strong communication and leadership skills. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in auditing. This position offers opportunities for professional development in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in auditing, preferably in international trade compliance.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit engagement tasks from planning to reporting.
• Supervise and support other auditors on engagements.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations.

Skills

Export and Customs experience

Knowledge of UK, EU, and U.S. export controls

Auditing skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Business Administration, or Law

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

MS Word

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

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Newbury, United Kingdom

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01.08.2025

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15.09.2025

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SUMMARY

The Senior Auditor role will ensure successful completion of assigned audit engagements from start to finish, inclusive of planning, fieldwork and reporting activities. Reports to the Internal Audit Operations Director. Will be assigned as Audit Lead on certain audit engagements. At times, may not be assigned the Audit Lead position in order to assist in the development of other Audit staff. Supports daily activities of other auditors assigned to assist the Audit Lead during an engagement. Applies risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identifies potential issues. Communicates identified issues with the Audit Lead and Internal Audit management to ensure potential concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner. This position will entail complex assignments requiring increased technical skills primarily in International Trade Compliance and supervisory responsibilities. It may also require involvement in departmental projects and related decisions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts assigned audit engagement tasks/areas successfully from beginning to end

Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk

Maintain strong knowledge ofUK, EU, and U.S. export controls(e.g., EAR, ITAR, EU/UK Military List, Dual-Use regulations) andsanctions regimes(e.g., OFAC, EU and UK Sanctions Lists).

Demonstrate familiarity withlicensing systemsandregulatory authoritiesacross the UK, EU, and U.S.

Review and assessCustoms classification, Country of Origin and Valuation.

Evaluate adherence toFree Trade AgreementsandPreferential Origin rules.

Interpret and applycomplex regulatory frameworksin the context of internal audits.

Supervises other auditors assigned to engagements providing guidance and overall review of deliverables

Ensures audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk

Develops engagement specific audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives

Obtains and reviews evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented

Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards

Communicates status of assigned tasks to engagement lead in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality, accurate, and efficient results

Organizes personal effort to be risk-based, productive, and efficient at all times

Ensures adequate focus on personal professional growth relevant to taking on more challenging assignments, in line with standard audit career progression; proactively seeks relevant education and training opportunities

Writes observations/findings and effectively and efficiently communicates details of observations/findings

Formulating professional development and educational plans for staff members

Planning and allocating resources and individuals in accordance with skills and schedules

Conducts interviews and discussions with other company functions (e.g., Legal, Compliance, IT and Finance) to understand perspectives and assess risk

Ability to work with all types of individuals in a constructive manner

Prioritizes assignments appropriately to meet deadlines and promptly communicates ahead of time any potential problems that would prevent the team from meeting its objectives

Leads or participates in department projects as assigned to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department duties and responsibilities

Conducts interviews and participates in hiring and training processes

Perform any other tasks assigned by the Chief Audit Executive or Audit Director

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Broad Export and/or Customs experience and increasing responsibility, preferably with a high technology/instrumentation/defense company or government agency that regulates international trade

Strong knowledge of UK, EU, and U.S. export controls (e.g., EAR, ITAR, UK or EU Member State Military List, Dual-Use regulations) and sanctions regimes (e.g., OFAC, EU and UK Sanctions Lists).

Proven experience auditing trade compliance programs and internal control procedures.

Familiarity with licensing systems and regulatory bodies in the UK, EU, and U.S.

Understanding of customs processes, including Declarations and documentation.

Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements and Preferential Origin rules.

Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks in an audit context.

Ability to observe and understand business processes ensuring processes are documented completely and accurately

Ability to apply audit standards through practical application

Proactive in researching business best practice concepts in order to apply as appropriate

Solid listening skills and ability to identify gaps in logic – inquisitive

Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments

Reliability

Possess an appropriate combination of technical expertise in fields such as auditing, finance, technology, operations, or investigations

Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, complex environment and willing to adapt to change

Demonstrated ability to work in small teams and ensure successful results

Ability to give and follow instructions accurately and efficiently; proactive in asking clarifying questions to ensure work effort is directed wholly toward desired outcome

Ability to recognize when learned theoretical concepts should be applied

Solid understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts

Ability to identify underlying cause of an issue identified

Eagerness to understand other departments in the company with risk, control, and governance responsibilities and what is necessary for successful tactical collaboration and information sharing

Good communication skills along with good or developing negotiation skills

Ability to identify sensitive issues and facilitate communications in a proactive manner to avoid surprises

Willingness and ability to adapt to new circumstances, information, and challenges

Executes effective and thorough application of all internal audit policies and performance standards within assigned responsibility Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally (20-30% of time)

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE AND STATUS REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in a field such as International Trade, Business Administration, Law or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience (5-7 years)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job may provide general supervision to an audit, service or department project which may include supervision of other staff members and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Professional Ethics:

Upholds and promotes The Institute of Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics

Adheres to the organization’s key policies, practices and procedures

Treats other fairly without discrimination

Maintains objectivity in appearance and fact

Investigates ethical issues and proposes measures for resolution

Acts with due sensitivity where ethical principles are being abused

Applies ethical principles and values to the activities being audited

Explains the responsibility of internal audit with respect to the ethical climate of the organization

Discusses ethical conflicts with the Chief Audit Executive

Internal Audit Management:

Analyzes own strengths and weaknesses to maximize personal contribution to the organization

Strives for quality and excellence and encourages others to do the same

Takes personal accountability for results delivered in areas of responsibility

Continues professional development and utilizes relevant learning opportunities

Assesses self-development and career needs and takes advantage of new challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth

Maintains up-to-date competencies required for effective internal audit delivery

Values and promotes diverse viewpoints and cultural sensitivity

Supports and contributes to the recruitment process within the internal audit function

Acts as a role model by exemplifying high performance for team members

Anticipates and responds sensitively to staff problems, concerns and questions

Articulates clear expectations and business goals and links these to organizational strategy

Delegates tasks in a constructive and supportive fashion

Monitors staff performance and workload and provides constructive and timely feedback to help others achieve their goals

Coaches others to enhance their competence and professional development

Develops and implements a plan for professional development for members of the internal audit function

Provides opportunities and proactive input in the development and career needs of others

Uses a variety of assessment tools and tests to assess a candidate’s capability and competence

Governance Risk and Control:

Operates within the organization’s frameworks for governance, risk and control

Supports a culture of fraud risk awareness at all levels of the organization

Maintains an understanding of the processes used to support fraud investigations

Creates audit engagement plans based on the risk and its impact on the organization

Applies the concepts of controls during audit activities

Provides an explanation on the risk profile of the internal audit engagement to relevant parties

Assesses and accounts for the potential for fraud risk and identifies common types of fraud associated with the internal audit engagement

Evaluates the appropriateness of the organization’s frameworks for governance, risk and control

Ensures internal audit activities are aligned with and enhances the organization’s enterprise risk management strategy and risk profile

Ensures that proposals for improvements to internal controls are balanced with organizational objectives and capabilities

Business Acumen:

Takes account of cultural aspects of the organization

Takes account of the mission, strategic objectives and business nature of the organization

Maintains industry specific knowledge appropriate to the audit engagements

Assesses and takes account of basic macroeconomic and microeconomic factors and relevance to the audit engagements

Maintains a current understanding of the latest global developments, regulatory and legal requirements and assesses the relevance to the audit engagements

Demonstrates sound working knowledge of the quality control frameworks relevant to the audit engagements

Maintains knowledge of the organization and its risks

Maintains industry specific knowledge appropriate to the organization

Communication:

Secures the trust of others through positive use of communication

Fosters open communication

Demonstrates respect for others, and customizes messages to reflect the needs of the target audience

Organizes and expresses ideas clearly and with confidence in order to influence others

Selects appropriate communication forms (verbal, non-verbal, visual, written) and media (face to face, electronic, paper-based)

Employs the technical conventions of language (spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc.) correctly

Listens actively, asking questions as required to check own understanding

Solicits feedback from audience to gauge the effectiveness of the communication

Anticipates reactions to communication and plans responses in advance

Discusses audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidently with appropriate levels of the organization

Interprets and uses body language to reinforce communication

Uses graphical methods to communicate processes and other complex information

Delivers information in a structured fashion to foster learning and development among members of the audience

Applies appropriate communication skills in interviews

Persuasion and Collaboration:

Upholds service orientated attitude

Anticipates and makes allowances for the impact of own interpersonal style on others when communicating and building relationships

Manages conflict by negotiating and resolving disagreements

Takes account of an organization’s politics and acts accordingly

Puts people at ease and builds open, constructive relationships with all parties

Identifies and manages the needs and expectations of the stakeholders

Collaborates with others and encourages others to work collaboratively

Leads by example with regard to respect, helpfulness and cooperation

Maintains independence and objectivity in all situations

Recognizes own limitations and seeks advice and support where required

Respects confidentiality and secures the trust of other parties

Participates fully as a team player

Works to remove organizational barriers and identifies resources to assist the internal audit team

Applies a knowledge of motivation theory and group dynamics when encouraging others

Nurtures and builds effective partnerships with audit engagement clients to achieve results

Shows resilience in difficult situations to push through resistance and then work with people in a constructive manner

Makes a positive impact on others, demonstrates credibility and secures respect and cooperation

Uses a range of strategies to build active consensus and support

Critical Thinking:

Maintains curiosity and exercises professional skepticism

Ensures that information in decision making is relevant, accurate and sufficient

Selects and uses a variety of manual and automated tools and techniques to obtain data and other information on business process

Analyzes and appraises the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes

Applies problem solving techniques for routine situations

Uses critical thinking to identify and propose tactics for business process improvement

Applies data collection, data mining, data analysis and statistical techniques

Ensures that the relevant tools and techniques are used during the business process analysis

Selects and uses appropriate research, business intelligence and problem-solving techniques to analyze and solve complex situations

Assists management in finding practical solutions to address issues identified through audit activity

Internal Audit Delivery:

Maintains objectivity throughout the audit engagements

Applies the organization’s audit methodology and carries out the audit procedures to meet the specific audit engagement objectives

Manages all resources efficiently to ensure the engagement objectives are met

Demonstrates efficiency and persistence, managing own time and ensuring engagement deadlines and objectives are met

Selects and applies the appropriate tools and techniques to data gathering, analysis and interpretation, and reporting

Plans and conducts audit engagements to identify key risks and controls

Obtains reliable, relevant and sufficient evidence and evaluates critically

Develops and ensures that working papers are a true reflection of all activities performed during the audit engagement

Presents findings and proposes recommendations that deal with root cause of issues and impact to the organization

Follows up with management to ensure that management actions have been effectively implemented or that senior management has accepted the risk of not taking action

Supervises the execution of audit engagements to ensure that objectives are met and quality is assured

Develops, implements and monitors project plans to ensure delivery in accordance with agreed timelines

Provides assurance and advisory services to senior management and the board

Ensures that the scope of work is appropriate for the audit assignment

Improvement and Innovation:

Initiates and manages change within sphere of responsibility

Encourages others to embrace change by explaining the intended benefits

Identifies the risks associated with change and adapts audit activity to manage the risks

Assesses the potential barriers and resources for change initiatives

Maintains personal performance and effectiveness in changing and ambiguous environments

Accommodates new priorities and implements positive changes in area of work

Anticipates reactions to change and adapts own style to support others

Seeks and justifies opportunities for continuous improvement

Encourages others to propose innovative ideas and provides positive feedback to ensure new ideas are progressed

Contributes to insight and proposals for change and improvement

Investigates and analyzes the reasons for change in the organization

Implements change programs across the audit function and team

Adjusts team priorities to new and changing priorities of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

SC clearance eligibility required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries from business unit leaders. Ability to effectively present information to Corporate, business unit and/or segment management.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Outlook; MS Excel and MS Word software.

Corporate: Strong knowledge of corporate organization.

Reporting: Ability to efficiently summarize and provide timely report on the status of ongoing activities.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.