Internal Auditor

Centrica

The Role

Overview

Conduct internal audits for retail brands, assess risks, and support controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • audit fieldwork
  • risk assessment
  • data analysis
  • stakeholder engagement
  • control testing
  • audit reporting

Tasks

-Assist in the execution of internal audit engagements working within a small team, liaising with wider members of Centrica as required. -Visibility & Influence: Engage with stakeholders across multiple business areas. -Apply experience, initiative and judgement to contribute to the identification of gaps and assessment of risk/ controls. -Use professional judgement to recognise and promptly escalate significant issues (supported by clear analysis/ documentation) to the Audit Manager/ Senior Internal Auditor. -Contribute to department initiatives e.g. methodology enhancements -Impactful Work: Deliver audits that matter and help shape strategic decisions. -Complete key tasks to support audit delivery, including performing audit fieldwork and operational testing of controls (using data analysis techniques where possible), clearly documenting audit findings and test results. -Manage the close-out from actions arising from audits, working with the business to make clear evidence expectations to support timely closures.

Requirements

  • excel
  • powerbi
  • audit
  • risk
  • analytical
  • communication

What You Bring

-Capable in manipulating data to drive audit insight and efficiency using various tools including Microsoft Excel and PowerBI. -Ambitious with a genuine passion for broadening their knowledge of auditing, risk management and controls. -Effective communicator in both written and verbal communictions, including being able to tailor communications to a variety of levels of stakeholder. -Able to work effectively as part of a team to deliver to tight deadlines. -Analytical with strong attention to detail. -Energy Sector Knowledge (Nice to Have): Not essential, but an interest in the industry is a plus. -Problem solving and the ability to understand, identify and articulate risks and controls arising in relation to a wide range of issues and to be able to support testing activities in line with the department methodology. -Internal Audit or Risk Experience: Familiarity with audit processes, controls testing, or compliance work. -Clear Communication: Comfortable engaging with stakeholders and documenting findings. -Analytical Skills: Ability to interpret data and identify key risks. -Robust and independent mindset with the confidence to raise issues appropriately.

Benefits

-Career Progression: Build a strong foundation for advancement within Internal Audit or broader Finance roles.

The Company

About Centrica

-Centrica was established in 1997 through the demerger of British Gas plc and operates as a multinational energy and services company. -The company operates across the energy value chain, including production, trading, storage, and sales of gas and electricity. -It holds a portfolio of assets, including renewable energy infrastructure and customer-focused solutions like heat pump installations and EV chargers. -Centrica's key brands include British Gas, Bord Gáis Energy, and Centrica Business Solutions. -Recent financial highlights show adjusted operating profits of over £3 billion and strong free cash flow. -It has made substantial investments in renewable energy with over 11.6 GW under management. -Centrica also plays a significant role in decarbonization efforts, including ambitions to reach net-zero emissions by 2045.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Infrastructure

Utilities

Nuclear

Renewables