What is the opportunity?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the GIA UK Team, which is a core part of GIA. The GIA UK Team is comprised of audit professionals, and works closely with the Risk Specialists in the Group team to deliver audits for Bank of Ireland UK business (BoI UK). The Audit Manager will have the opportunity to work across all parts of the UK business and all risks, which will allow them to broaden their experience, or indeed to focus in a core area or risk.

This is a hybrid role with the primary office location as Bristol or Belfast.

In this role, you will:

• Support the scoping and planning audit engagements to meet the objectives as outlined in the UK Board Audit Committee approved audit plan.
• Evaluate internal controls and processes through the planning, execution and reporting of audit engagements.
• Perform audit engagements to a high standard in line with GIA methodology and ensure they are delivered in line with budget and reporting timeframes.
• Keep leadership advised of the status of audit engagements, ensuring any delays or changes are highlighted and managed.
• Manager partner engagement with auditees throughout the audit and responsibility for the ongoing liaison with Management via Continuous Monitoring for attending management meetings and relevant Committees based on responsibilities agreed.
• Team Representative for certain areas of the UK business, responsible for leading on audit risk assessments in those areas.

Essential qualifications

Qualified or working towards a relevant Internal Auditor qualification (Certified Internal Auditor - CIA, or Certified Information System Auditor - CISA) or Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA)

What will make you stand out?

• Current internal audit experience.
• A highly impactful skilled communicator in both written and verbal formats.
• Critical thinker, the ability to think objectively, analysing and evaluating an issue to form a well-rounded judgement
• Strong attention to detail and a shown ability to deliver high quality work within ambitious timeframes.
• A self-motivated, passionate and energetic individual that works with intent.
• Ability to operate in a multifaceted team-based agile environment, and respond to ad-hoc requests, while meeting deadlines.

More about the team

GIA forms the 3rd line of defence for the Bank of Ireland Group. GIA's purpose is 'to Help Make Bank of Ireland Better', including providing independent assurance to key partners on the effectiveness of the Group's risk management and internal control frameworks. To fulfil this purpose, GIA carries out risk based assignments, covering Group businesses and functions. We provide additional insight through its attendance at key governance fora and committees across the Group. Key partners include the Board, the Group Audit Committee, key subsidiaries' audit and risk committees and senior management, as well as other key parties, including the Group's regulators and external auditors. GIA's findings are communicated to senior management and other key partners, with remediation plans monitored for progress against agreed completion dates. We have a Group-wide remit and, as a result, have a deep insight into all of the Group's activities and access to the most senior levels within the Group.

This is a hybrid role, based primarily at either Temple Quay Bristol or Donegal Square, Belfast. We typically ask colleagues to spend a minimum of 8 days per month working in-person to support teamwork and connection. Specific arrangements will be confirmed by your recruiter to ensure they meet the needs of the role and team.

Why work with us?

The Bank of Ireland company culture prioritises work-life balance with an opportunity for flexible working, along with 24 days annual leave and excellent pension contributions. Family can mean different things to different people; we offer 6 months paid maternity leave, an innovative fertility and surrogacy policy and working parent supports.

Your wellbeing is important to us; we have an employee assistance program, WebDoctor and financial wellbeing coaches available. We also encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career!

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