About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The Senior Audit Manager role requires a deep understanding of your clients' operations, key risks and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The successful candidate will: Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage partners with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector) for Arm's Length Bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). About You All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of recognised professional accountancy/audit body. You will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix model and fulfilling the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector for Arms Lengths bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Nov 27, 2025
Full time
About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The Senior Audit Manager role requires a deep understanding of your clients' operations, key risks and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The successful candidate will: Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage partners with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector) for Arm's Length Bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). About You All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of recognised professional accountancy/audit body. You will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix model and fulfilling the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector for Arms Lengths bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year to 30 days after 5 years' service For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply please follow the Apply link. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
The audit & assurance methodology team forms part of our firm's Audit Quality Support Team (AQST). AQST delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training. AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures. Job Purpose As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will form part of the audit & assurance methodology team. You will specialise in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with particular focus on audits of entities in financial services sectors. The methodology team contributes to the delivery of high-quality audits through influencing the development of the global audit methodology applied by all firms in the Forvis Mazars Group and developing content for the UK firm. In particular, you will: Lead on, or support, the delivery of UK audit methodology projects, including the development of tools, templates, and training. Respond to technical consultations from the audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology, and quality assure consultation responses prepared by others in the team. Respond to ad hoc queries from the audit service line on methodology related matters. Perform reviews of technical training content developed by the audit learning and development team. Keep up to date with audit and assurance developments to consider how the firm can best adapt proactively to changes on the horizon. The Person ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills. Strong experience of working on audits in the banking sector Strong experience of performing controls-based audits. Currently operating at senior manager level. Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines. Experience of managing others. Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers. Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential. Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential. If you do not satisfy all the specifications set out above, we would welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the specifications and with strong technical, project management, and interpersonal skills. Inclusion and Diversity At Forvis Mazars, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
The audit & assurance methodology team forms part of our firm's Audit Quality Support Team (AQST). AQST delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training. AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures. Job Purpose As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will form part of the audit & assurance methodology team. You will specialise in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with particular focus on audits of entities in financial services sectors. The methodology team contributes to the delivery of high-quality audits through influencing the development of the global audit methodology applied by all firms in the Forvis Mazars Group and developing content for the UK firm. In particular, you will: Lead on, or support, the delivery of UK audit methodology projects, including the development of tools, templates, and training. Respond to technical consultations from the audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology, and quality assure consultation responses prepared by others in the team. Respond to ad hoc queries from the audit service line on methodology related matters. Perform reviews of technical training content developed by the audit learning and development team. Keep up to date with audit and assurance developments to consider how the firm can best adapt proactively to changes on the horizon. The Person ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills. Strong experience of working on audits in the banking sector Strong experience of performing controls-based audits. Currently operating at senior manager level. Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines. Experience of managing others. Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers. Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential. Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential. If you do not satisfy all the specifications set out above, we would welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the specifications and with strong technical, project management, and interpersonal skills. Inclusion and Diversity At Forvis Mazars, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
The audit & assurance methodology team forms part of our firm's Audit Quality Support Team (AQST). AQST delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training. AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures. Job Purpose As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will form part of the audit & assurance methodology team. You will specialise in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with particular focus on audits of entities in financial services sectors. The methodology team contributes to the delivery of high-quality audits through influencing the development of the global audit methodology applied by all firms in the Forvis Mazars Group and developing content for the UK firm. In particular, you will: Lead on, or support, the delivery of UK audit methodology projects, including the development of tools, templates, and training. Respond to technical consultations from the audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology, and quality assure consultation responses prepared by others in the team. Respond to ad hoc queries from the audit service line on methodology related matters. Perform reviews of technical training content developed by the audit learning and development team. Keep up to date with audit and assurance developments to consider how the firm can best adapt proactively to changes on the horizon. The Person ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills. Strong experience of working on audits in the banking sector Strong experience of performing controls-based audits. Currently operating at senior manager level. Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines. Experience of managing others. Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers. Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential. Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential. If you do not satisfy all the specifications set out above, we would welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the specifications and with strong technical, project management, and interpersonal skills. Inclusion and Diversity At Forvis Mazars, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
The audit & assurance methodology team forms part of our firm's Audit Quality Support Team (AQST). AQST delivers the foundations for audit quality in the form of methodology, policies, reviews, coaching support, procedures, templates, guidance, and training. AQST plays a vital role in supporting our audit practice. It forms part of the firm's system of quality management; is responsible for designing methodologies and tools that ensure compliance with auditing and ethical standards and other requirements applicable to audit and assurance engagements; and supports the audit service line in its delivery of engagements that comply with the firm's methodologies and related risk management policies and procedures. Job Purpose As an Audit Quality Senior Manager, you will form part of the audit & assurance methodology team. You will specialise in the development of methodology and other supporting tools, templates, and guidance to support our audit teams, with particular focus on audits of entities in financial services sectors. The methodology team contributes to the delivery of high-quality audits through influencing the development of the global audit methodology applied by all firms in the Forvis Mazars Group and developing content for the UK firm. In particular, you will: Lead on, or support, the delivery of UK audit methodology projects, including the development of tools, templates, and training. Respond to technical consultations from the audit service line on the application of the firm's audit methodology, and quality assure consultation responses prepared by others in the team. Respond to ad hoc queries from the audit service line on methodology related matters. Perform reviews of technical training content developed by the audit learning and development team. Keep up to date with audit and assurance developments to consider how the firm can best adapt proactively to changes on the horizon. The Person ACA / CA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualification. A passion for quality and helping audit teams to develop their knowledge and audit and assurance skills. Strong experience of working on audits in the banking sector Strong experience of performing controls-based audits. Currently operating at senior manager level. Ability to work independently, manage multiple work commitments, and to meet targets and deadlines. Experience of managing others. Ability and willingness to challenge and influence more senior individuals and peers. Experience of developing audit software desirable, but not essential. Experience with data analytics and other technological developments in audit desirable, but not essential. If you do not satisfy all the specifications set out above, we would welcome applications from candidates who meet most of the specifications and with strong technical, project management, and interpersonal skills. Inclusion and Diversity At Forvis Mazars, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We recognise that being an inclusive and diverse organisation makes us stronger as a business. We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diverse nature of our clients and communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and disability. Forvis Mazars selects candidates based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
