Internal Auditor

Cross Departmental Opportunities

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 7th October 2024

 

Details

Reference number

369831

Salary

£35,274 - £40,668

Job grade

Other
Falkland Island Government – Grade D2

Contract type

Fixed term

Length of employment

Fixed Term Contract up to 4 years

Business area

Treasury

Type of role

Accountancy
Audit
Finance
Internal Audit

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Falkland Islands

Job summary

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to work as an Internal Auditor in a unique and vibrant community in a stunning natural environment? If so, come and join our friendly team of experienced professionals in the beautiful Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.

Job description

The Internal Auditor will be part of the small Government’s Internal Audit team giving an objective and evidence-based opinion on all aspects of governance, risk management and internal control.  The post holder’s primary role will be to provide support to the Chief Internal Auditor and Trainee Internal Auditor to deliver the strategic audit plan and conduct reviews and investigations as required.

The Internal Auditor will report to the Financial Secretary but will have a very strong working line relationship with the Governments external support provided by the UK Government Internal Audit Agency. Whilst reporting to the Financial Secretary on an administrative basis, the Internal Auditor, in compliance with Internal Audit Standards, operates in a fully independent capacity and ensures there is no undue influence placed on the audit team or the work delivered. 

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGAS.

For more information about working for Falkland Islands Government, take a look at our recruitment microsite: www.jobs.gov.fk

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.

Person specification

As the successful candidate you will have the following attributes:

  • Hold a recognised audit or accounting qualification (CMIIA, QIAL, PIIA, CAT or AAT or CCAB part-qualified accountant with internal audit experience).
  • 5 years plus experience of working in an audit or finance environment.
  • Experience of working within the public sector would be an advantage, as would knowledge of IT auditing.
  • Flexible in approach and resilient; competent and reliable under pressure.
  • Fixed Term Contract up to 4 years.
  • Starting Salary - £35,274 to £40,668 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) however up to £46,667 may be available for an exceptional candidate.
  • Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract.
  • 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays.
  • Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
  • Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
  • Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
  • Favourable income tax rates. Personal Allowance: £15,960 pa (NB: The first £12,000 of chargeable income is taxed at the rate of 21%, with the remainder being taxed at 26%).
  • A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

Note:

If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager.

This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Selection process details

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk

For further information regarding the position please contact Head of Finance, Steve Cannon at scannon@sec.gov.fk or by calling +500 28400.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form. 

 Timetable for Recruitment and Selection Process

Closing Date for Applications – 07 October 2024 at 20:00 GMT

Shortlisting commencing – w/c 08 October 2024

Interviews commencing – w/c 14 October 2024



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Steve Cannon
  • Email : scannon@sec.gov.fk
  • Telephone : 500 28400

Recruitment team

  • Email : swilliams@sec.gov.fk

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