Colas

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                   Internal Auditor           

Division:                    Finance & Accounting

Location:                   Rowfant

Reports to:                Associate Director Finance           

Job Summary:                       

To carry out a program of internal audit throughout Colas, JVs and JAs.

To report on findings and agreed actions for improvement. Identify and report on best practices within areas, focusing attention on areas of financial risk.

Main Activities:

  • Be responsible for entire internal audit programme at Colas Ltd
  • Agree and carry out yearly Audit Plan
  • Complete specific (non-location) audits
  • Monitor Finance related items on Company Action Plan
  • To review Finance Processes
  • Review Internal Control document
  • Assist Colas SA audit function as required
  • To carry out other appropriate duties as assigned by your line manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications:

  • Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
  • Or Professional CMIIA
  • Or Advanced diploma plus relevant experience

Experience:

  • Management and contract accounting.
  • Corporate governance.
  • Financial risk monitoring.

Personal Attributes / Skills:

  • Ability to convey information to people clearly and simply
  • Ability to build trust and respect with others
  • Excellent ICT Skills
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Attention to detail is essential
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own work load
  • Ability to liaise with all levels of seniority across the company
  • Able to work under own initiative
  • Must be prepared to travel within the UK

Key Business Processes used by this Postholder:

  • Internal Financial Audit
  • Quarter and annual external financial audits