Audit Manager Autumn 2017

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1 Audit Manager Autumn 2017

2 WELCOME Whether it is helping people or businesses pay their taxes, supporting families with tax credits or working with other government departments to support the UK infrastructure, we play a key role in keeping HMRC and her customers safe and processes working effectively. Internal Audit is at the very heart of HMRC and works with every area of the department looking at assurance on governance, risk management and controls. As well as compliance type audit work, we are actively brought in early to help the business design assurance into new products and processes. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic individuals who are keen to improve public services. We need people who can bring practicality, pragmatism and customer focus to the technical elements of the review process. You need to be a strong influencer, a good communicator and be able to move easily between team player and audit leader as the situation requires. All of our auditors take pride in their work and strive to deliver a high quality performance. In return you will be given a range of personal development opportunities to continue building your professional career. You will also have a chance to work within a team that constantly strives to deliver a quality service and which welcomes and seeks out new ideas that challenge itself to get better. I look forward to receiving your application. Alison Bexfield Director, Internal Audit

3 ABOUT HMRC HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) make sure that money is available to fund the UK s public services. We are responsible for collecting direct and indirect tax from UK businesses and individuals, for administering National Insurance, Student Loans, Tax Credits, compliance with the minimum wage, customs duties and environmental taxes. HMRC has the equivalent of around 61,000 full time staff and annual tax revenue of over 475 billion. In addition, last year we collected record compliance revenues of nearly 24 billion and paid out 42 billion in tax credits and child benefit to families. Internal Audit in HMRC Internal Audit deals with issues that are fundamental to the reputation and success of the Department. Our role is to provide independent and objective assurance to the Chief Executive to ensure that the Department s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively and efficiently. We make a real difference to the Department by providing professional assurance and advice that adds value for money and improves operations. Although we are part of HMRC we are independent of the activities we audit. We provide Internal Audit services across HMRC and the Valuation Office Agency; and Serious Fraud Office under a Shared Services contract. Our work can touch on any area in any of these organisations.

4 Role Title Audit Manager (Permanent) Grade Grade 7 ( 55,006 to 60,507) Division/Directorate Internal Audit Reporting to Director of Internal Audit Location 100 Parliament St, Westminster, London SW1A 2BQ Job description Overview of the area of work: An opportunity to join one of the most respected Internal Audit functions in Government. Senior Auditors in HMRC work on issues that really matter, from tax settlements to tax free childcare and customs valuation to penalty regimes. The variety and importance of the work is unparalleled in Government. HMRC touches the lives of every single person and business in the UK and is vital to sustain the UK economy. If you are ready for a change and have an appetite for the breadth of work this role offers, we can help you build an exceptional career in internal audit and wider HMRC/Government. This role will provide you with work that is challenging, interesting and probably the most varied in government. This is an opportunity that will stand out on any CV. Key Responsibilities: Managing all aspects of an audit assignment, to ensure that it is completed effectively, and that all work meets professional and quality standards; Working with other assurance providers and where necessary delivering integrated reporting. Development and delivery of effective customer relationships with senior managers via structured Customer Account Management Leading, developing and motivating team members to deliver a high quality audit service Engaging and building links with external assurance providers in relation to the Change Agenda. Work management of audit staff. Actively monitor audit deliverables to ensure a high quality service, delivered to agreed time quality and resource constraints. Deputising for senior managers where appropriate. The successful candidate: We are looking for an experienced Audit Manager with a wide range of skills. a qualified Internal Auditor or Accountant (CMIIA/CCAB/CIMA/CISA or equivalent) an excellent communicator through both written and verbal means, holding the ability to build relationships within the organisation at all levels; a proactive, independent thinker who can confidently express their views, having the ability to look across their work and understanding when to take audit findings and apply them more widely across the organisation; an effective decision maker, actively monitoring audit deliverables to ensure a

5 high quality service, delivered to agreed time quality and resource constraints; have knowledge and experience of planning, managing & delivering of audit reviews within a large organisation experienced at leading teams having the ability to delegate, review files and senior auditor team members work; demonstrate resilience and tact in the face of challenging circumstances; and Closing Date Interview Date Vacancy manager contact details 10 th October Week commencing 23 rd October Eleanor De Nardo T: E: Eleanor.denardo@hays.com

6 INTERNAL AUDIT TEAM STRUCTURE HMRC / Audit Manager

7 BENEFITS 22 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 25 after the first year, in addition to 8-10 public holidays dependent on where you live in the UK. This increases to 30 days after 10 years service. This will be complimented by one further paid privilege day. Five days of learning and development every year for all employees Opportunities to work flexibly that recognise the importance of a good work/life balance, including compressed hours and working from home. Joining the Civil Service also opens you up to a whole world of career and development opportunities across government with a range of support to help you meet your full potential. The Civil Service offers pension arrangements which are part of the reward package. Membership of the pension scheme offers a range of benefits that will provide financial security both in the time up to retirement and beyond. Training & Development The Department offers engaging jobs in work that really matters; jobs which have a direct impact on the quality of public services. Roles can offer great job satisfaction and there are many opportunities to develop and progress both within the Department and across the wider Civil Service. To create a more skilled and unified organisation to transform services, the Civil Service is developing 10 specialist areas of expertise. These cross-government functions provide professional services and support to departments and supplement the 25 recognised professions within the Civil Service and who are there to support your own professional development. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a range of work based training and qualifications, coaching and mentoring opportunities and a guaranteed five days of learning a year. Other Benefits Childcare vouchers, a tax-efficient way to pay for childcare; - the Department recognises that many staff balance working lives with the demands of a family life and offers support with childcare. interest-free loans allowing you to spread the cost of an annual travel season ticket or a new bicycle. Onsite facilities including fitness centre and staff canteens. flexible working patterns including part-time or time-term working and access to Flexible Working Schemes allowing you to vary your working day as long as you work your total hours. occupational sick pay. generous paid maternity and paternity leave which is notably more than the statutory minimum offered by many other employers.

8 LOCATION 100 Parliament St, Westminster, London SW1A 2BQ HMRC is based in 100 Parliament Street which is in the heart of Central London. The area is filled with culture and history and you have easy access to shops and facilities and are within easy reach of the river Thames. There are excellent transport links with Victoria, St James Park, Westminster and Pimlico all within walking distance.