Senior Auditor

Exciting opportunities to join a fast-growing Internal Audit function at the prestigious London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

“LSEG is a diverse and truly global organisation which has grown materially in 2021, primarily through the acquisition of Refinitiv. As part of LSEG Internal Audit, you will have the opportunity to provide assurance and insights on the Refinitiv integration as well as business areas such as Capital Markets, Post Trade, Technology, Data and Analytics and the Group’s central functions.

In line with the Group’s expansion, Internal Audit’s scale is expanding too with a range of highly experienced audit professionals joining the function to complement our outstanding existing team as we build an Internal Audit function fit for LSEG’s new era. Be part of that journey!”

Role Purpose
Supports the delivery of the Internal Audit plan by taking ownership for delivering components of audit engagements in line with internal audit methodology, thereby supporting the overall success of the Internal Audit Function.

Independently execute audit testing, deliver work paper, write the first draft issue for your section to time and quality meeting all methodology requirements. Proactively contribute to scoping of reviews.

Support the AM on any changes or risks that you have identified in the areas that you are responsible with recommendations for changes to audit plan for both the quarterly refresh and the annual plan (inclusions and exclusions) with drivers

Role Responsibilities

• Conducts the planning of individual audit engagements, including the identification of key risks and controls to be audited and procedures to be performed.
• Owns testing, analysis and documentation of key and more complex business processes, risk, and controls including project managing individuals allocated to support delivery of given components of a wider / more complex audit project.
• Defines processes without precedent and performs specific but more complex audit procedures as required to complete the audit engagement. 
• Ensures any colleagues workings on aligned sections of the audit follow the agreed audit procedures. 
• Communicates results of audit work independently.
• Documents the conclusions from audit work performed.
• Confirms the factual accuracy of audit conclusions reached with stakeholders.
• Owns elements of audit engagements as agreed with engagement supervisors (Audit Managers and Senior Audit Managers).

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or equivalent, and relevant professional qualification
• Part Qualified Internal Audit Qualification (IIA / CIIA) or Part Qualified Accountant 
• Some relevant experience required in audit / assurance delivery
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Experience in a fast-paced international organisation would be advantageous
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Continuous improvement mindset