Internal Audit Specialist

Who you are

• A good understanding of IIA standards and internal audit working practices
• Experience in a relevant role such as accounting, audit or risk
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose issues, trace root causes and assess underlying implications methodically
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting information, ideas and findings in one-to-one and group environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence effectively and build trusted relationships at different levels
• Sound understanding of laws, regulations, standards, governance and compliance requirements relevant to financial services, risk or audit
• Confidence making decisions at pace when situations are ambiguous or conflicting
• A strategic mindset, linking Aberdeen’s long-term priorities to day-to-day audit activity
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support different Internal Audit teams as priorities evolve

What the job involves

• As an Internal Audit Specialist, you will play a key role in driving audit delivery across the Internal Audit function
• Working at Specialist career level in the UK region, you will be aligned to a business or functions team while also contributing to audits in other areas when needed, giving you a broad view of Aberdeen and meaningful development opportunities
• You will support audit planning, deliver high-quality audit work, validate issues and build effective stakeholder relationships, helping the business understand risk and take action where it matters most
• This is an opportunity to invest in your tomorrow by developing your audit expertise in a purpose-led, forward-thinking environment where your judgement, curiosity and communication skills will make a real impact
• The role has no line management responsibility and is offered on a blended working basis with 3 days a week expected in the office
• Support development of the audit plan by researching audit universe entities, contributing insight from stakeholder engagement and proposing audit ideas focused on key risks
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, Audit Managers, Senior Managers and Heads of Audit, including contributing to governance committees and forums where appropriate
• Plan, scope and perform audit work to support delivery of the Audit Plan, taking the Audit Lead role on audits where appropriate
• Analyse issues to identify root causes, communicate findings clearly and constructively to senior business stakeholders, and complete timely follow-up activity
• Complete issue validation to expected methodology and quality standards, identifying where closures are inadequate or further work is required
• Role model Internal Audit’s vision, culture, strategy and plan, supporting colleagues, sharing innovative ideas and helping audit teams deliver work on time and to the expected quality

The application process

• End Date: August 29, 2026

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension arrangement
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• 40 days holiday if you work full time
• Dental insurance
• Health assessments
• Critical illness cover
• Will writing
• Power of attorney
• Financial Guidance and Advice
• Holiday buy
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to work
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Electric car lease scheme
• Travel insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Share Plans
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)
• Volunteering
• Long service awards
• Subscription to Interactive Investor
• Subscription to Finimize
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive parental leave policies , delivered regionally (e.g. 26 weeks paid leave in UK for primary and secondary caregivers)
• Employee discount site
• Discounted parking