Company: Trust Alliance Group
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Posted: April 17th, 2026
At Trust Alliance Group,we’relooking foraInternal Auditor to join us on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role,you’lllead the delivery of internal audits across our financial controls and associated processes, providing independent assurance on their design and effectiveness within a regulated environment.You’llplay a key role inidentifyingrisks, strengthening controls, and driving practical improvements,while also working closely with our Governance & RiskSenior Managerto share knowledge, enhance audit capability, and help build a sustainable in-house approach to financial audit beyond the life of the contract.
Plan, scope, and execute internal audits across financial controls, with a focus on design effectiveness.
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of financial controls.
Identify control gaps, weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
Perform detailed testing of controls.
Produce clear, well‑evidenced audit reports setting out findings, risk ratings, and practical recommendations.
Agree management actions and timescales with relevant stakeholders and track remediation progress to conclusion.
Maintain accurate and complete audit files and working papers.
Build effective relationships with finance, operations, and senior leadership teams throughout the audit lifecycle.
Communicate audit findings constructively and professionally, supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Liaise with third‑party service providers where relevant to the audit scope.
Work collaboratively with the Senior Manager for Governance and Risk sharing technical knowledge and methodology throughout the engagement.
Provide guidance on audit approach, methodology, and financial controls assessment to support the development of in‑house audit capability.
Document processes, tools, and methodologies to support knowledge transfer and longer‑term self‑sufficiency.
Strong experience in internal audit with a focus on financial controls.
Ability to operate independently and deliver at pace in a short‑term contract.
Solid understanding of financial processes and the role of controls in a regulated environment.
Experience designing and executing robust audit testing.
Strong analytical and investigative skills, with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, meaningful insights.
Confidence engaging and constructively challenging senior stakeholders.
A pragmatic, proportionate approach focused on adding value, not just identifying issues.
We’re particularly interested in candidates who bring experience from:
Internal Audit roles within regulated sectors such as energy, utilities, financial services or telecoms. (This is desirable but not essential.)
Risk or Compliance roles with strong exposure to financial controls and assurance.
Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIA or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.
Trust Alliance Group was formed in 2022 and comprises several businesses that were previously part of Ombudsman Services.
To deliver on our purpose of building and maintaining trust between consumers and businesses, we’re developing diverse capabilities and expertise in a range of areas including digital alternative dispute resolution and case management technology.
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