Internal Auditor

Reference No: VA298
Location: National Office, SVP House Dublin 1
Duration: Permanent Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Published: Tuesday 16th April 2024
Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 30th April 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced internal Auditor to join our National Office.
As an Internal Auditor, you will play a crucial role in assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s internal controls and governance processes to ensure and promote transparency, accountability and compliance.
This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.

Why work with SVP?

SVP Benefits

All SVP Benefits are subject to the prevailing policy and associated length of service requirements

• 23 days annual leave for all staff; Additional day’s leave at 5, 10, 15 & 20 years, with a cap of 27 annual leave days
• Pension: 5% employer and employee contribution with an option to increase to 7% on a matching basis
• 2 discretionary days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve)
• Group discount for Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
• Paid Sick Leave: Sick Pay following 13 weeks, with entitlement increasing with length of service (Subject to terms of policy)
• Education Support for job relevant courses (Subject to terms of policy)
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave (18 weeks full maternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service & 2 weeks full paternity leave pay for staff with more than 12 months service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance – four times annual salary
• Life Appreciation Recognition: Additional one-off 5 days annual leave allocated in year that 25-, 30-, 35- & 40-years’ service achieved, plus €250 voucher
• Christmas Voucher: €250 voucher for all staff (Subject to terms of policy)
• Retirement: Staff with 10+ years’ service will receive a €250 voucher on retirement
• Hybrid/Flexible Working Available: SVP support and embrace Flexible Working, including working from home, in line with the SVP Flexible Working Policy (Where appropriate and subject to role requirements and policy)
• SVP Experience Day: Up to one discretionary day per year to experience a different aspect of the work of SVP (Subject to conditions)

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Qualification in Internal Audit, accountancy or similar (CIA, CMIIA, ACCA, ACA, etc)
• At least 3 years’ post qualification experience in finance, Internal Audit or External Audit.
  OR
• A minimum of 5-8 years proven experience in internal audit
• Experience in the area of risk management and governance would also be beneficial
• Solid understanding of risk and internal controls.
• Strong organisational and planning capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to provide clear instruction and guidance.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications

ABOUT SVP:

SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration and other specialist areas

How to Apply:

If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted and respected not-for-profit organisations, please complete the online application www.svp.ie/jobs.

Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and Garda Vetting. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.

SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer