About this job
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Chief Internal Auditor to join our finance team. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and overseeing our internal audit function, ensuring compliance with regulations, risk management and identifying areas for process improvement. A wide-ranging role that comes with a significant degree of autonomy, this role offers the post holder, interesting and varied work and opportunities to make valued contributions in shaping and improving the union’s financial controls, operations and processes.
Key tasks and responsibilities include:
- Reporting to the Finance Director on the provision of comprehensive internal audit plans to assess branches’ risk management, controls, and governance processes.
- Managing the union’s auditing and accounting support and advisory service, primarily to branch officers to ensure the integrity of financial records of the union.
- Reporting on audit findings and recommendations to senior management at the highest level and elected National Executive Committee.
- Establishing and maintaining proper financial records, controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard the finances of the union.
- Lead a team of internal auditors, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Delivering training to a range of stakeholders on branch finances, controls, and governance
The successful candidate will have a recognised CCAB qualification with proven post-qualification experience and be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of leading a large team and managing staff, including all aspects of their development.
- Ability to lead on strategic development and change at the most senior level.
- Strong analytical, communication and IT skills
In addition to a friendly and supportive environment, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Final Salary Pension Scheme
- Paid Parental leave and childcare arrangements.
- Generous annual leave
How to apply
To apply for this opportunity please download and complete the General application form (under “Documents”). See job description and person specification (under “Documents”).
Please note that only the General application form will be accepted.
Please send your completed application forms to Serena Hadley, Finance Department, UNISON Centre, 130 Euston Road London NW1 2AY or email s.hadley@unison.co.uk by no later than 5pm on Friday 15th March 2024 quoting ref: ORD/3.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview to be held on 20th March 2023 at UNISON Head Office. Unfortunately, UNISON cannot acknowledge all applications and candidates will be contacted only if shortlisted for interview.
About UNISON
UNISON is the UK’s leading public services trade union, with over 1.3 million members working in the public sector, private, voluntary and community sectors and in the energy services. We employ approximately 1,200 staff, with around 370 at our national centre in Euston in central London and the remainder in our 12 regions across the UK, including Northern Ireland.
UNISON is a dynamic, progressive union, committed to equality. We encourage men and women of all ages, Black and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people to work with us.
