Senior Internal Auditor

Vallum Associates; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 60 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Vallum Associates in London is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for an energy sector contract role. The position focuses on hands-on, end-to-end operational audits across business processes, governance, and internal controls with emphasis on risk-based approaches.

The role requires IIA qualification (CIA/PIIA/CMIIA or equivalent) and a proven ability to manage audits from planning to reporting, working with stakeholders to drive improvements in a regulated energy context.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering operational internal audits beyond IT.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance and internal controls.
• Proven ability to independently manage audits from planning through reporting.
• Experience with energy, utilities or regulated industries is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Plan and deliver end-to-end operational and risk-based internal audits.
• Assess business processes, governance frameworks and internal controls, identifying risks and areas for improvement.
• Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Provide independent assurance across projects, programmes and business change initiatives.
• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures and relevant standards, including ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to support continuous improvement and effective risk management.

Connaissances

Operational auditing

Risk management

Governance

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Formation

IIA accreditation (CIA/PIIA/CMIIA or equivalent)

Description du poste

Senior Internal Auditor - Energy Sector | Contract

Location: London - Hybrid (1-2 days onsite per week)

INSIDE IR35

Duration: 6-month rolling contract

We're supporting a leading organisation within the UK energy sector in their search for an experienced Internal Auditor to join their team on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role focused primarily on operational internal auditing, rather than purely IT audit. You'll be responsible for independently delivering audits across business operations, processes, risk management, governance and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver end-to-end operational and risk-based internal audits.
• Assess business processes, governance frameworks and internal controls, identifying risks and areas for improvement.
• Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations.
• Provide independent assurance across projects, programmes and business change initiatives.
• Review compliance with internal policies, procedures and relevant standards, including ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to support continuous improvement and effective risk management.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong experience delivering operational internal audits, with broader exposure beyond IT auditing.
• IIA
• CIA, PIIA, CMIIA or equivalent professional qualification.
• Proven ability to independently manage audits from planning through to reporting.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance and internal controls.
• Experience providing project and programme assurance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and report-writing skills.
• Experience within energy, utilities or another regulated industry would be advantageous.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation playing an important role in the UK's evolving energy landscape.