Senior Operational Auditor - Energy (Hybrid)

Vallum Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

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.

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.

Skills

Operational auditing

Risk management

Governance

Internal controls

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

IIA accreditation (CIA/PIIA/CMIIA or equivalent)

Job description

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.