Internal Auditor - Falkland Islands Government : Job Details

Are you and experienced Internal Auditor ready for a new and exciting challenge? If so, come and join our friendly team of experienced professionals in the beautiful Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.

Internal AuditorStanley, Falkland Islands

• Full time
• FTC of up to 4 years
• £35,274 to £40,668 per annum (up to £46,667 for an exceptional candidate)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

As an Internal Auditor, you will play a key role within the Government’s Internal Audit team, providing objective and evidence-based opinions on governance, risk management, and internal control. Reporting to the Financial Secretary, you will also work closely with external support from the UK Government Internal Audit Agency, ensuring full independence in your auditing capacity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Chief Internal Auditor and Trainee Internal Auditor in delivering the strategic audit plan
• Conduct reviews and investigations to assess governance and risk management
• Provide recommendations for improving internal controls
• Ensure compliance with internal audit standards
• Maintain independence while ensuring work delivered is free from undue influence

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following attributes:

• Hold a recognised audit or accounting qualification (CMIIA, QIAL, PIIA, CAT or AAT or CCAB part-qualified accountant with internal audit experience)
• 5 years plus experience of working in an audit or finance environment
• Experience of working within the public sector would be an advantage, as would knowledge of IT auditing
• Flexible in approach and resilient; competent and reliable under pressure

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract up to 4 years
• Starting Salary - £35,274 to £40,668 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience) however up to £46,667 may be available for an exceptional candidate
• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity, paid upon successful completion of the contract
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs
• Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in
• Favourable income tax rates. Personal Allowance: £15,960 pa (NB: The first £12,000 of chargeable income is taxed at the rate of 21%, with the remainder being taxed at 26%)
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in

Falkland Islands Government (FIG)

The Falkland Islands is a British Overseas Territory, with full internal self-government.

As the largest employer in the Falkland Islands, we offer many unique and fulfilling job opportunities, across the full spectrum of public services. Our responsibilities include those typically managed by central government – taxation, legislation and policy, as well as those usually managed on a local level such as town planning, health and social services, and education. FIG also provides services specific to the needs of the Falkland Islands, such as fisheries research, power generation and the Government Air Service, FIGA.

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams!

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins, all seen from the shore.

For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 07 October 2024 at 20:00 GMT

Shortlisting commencing: w/c 08 October 2024

Interviews commencing: w/c 14 October 2024

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Internal Auditor, Compliance Auditor, Risk Analyst, Financial Auditor, Audit Manager, Government Auditor, IT Auditor, Public Sector Auditor, Senior Auditor, External Auditor.