Senior Internal Auditor
Skyscanner
Software Engineering
Glasgow, UK
Posted on Mar 29, 2025
About the Role...
At Skyscanner, we focus on providing outstanding Internal Audit and SOX operational assurance services. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will work independently and collaboratively, completing SOX Compliance and Internal Audit activities.
Our dedication to excellence and innovation makes this opportunity outstanding. You will be part of a dynamic team that values your skills and expertise, and you will play a key role in maintaining our world-class standards. If you are ambitious and driven by success, this is the perfect environment for you to thrive!
Role Responsibilities:
- Complete SOX Compliance and Internal Audit activities with minimal mentorship.
- Assess and prioritize organizational and IT risks, applying proven risk management principles.
- Collaborate with Skyscanner business teams to encourage and successfully implement standard methodologies.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and SOX.
- Effectively communicate audit findings to collaborators at various levels.
- Apply strong analytical skills to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Manage audit projects efficiently within established timelines and budgets.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in auditing, cybersecurity, and technology.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
- ICAS/ACCA/CIMA/CISA or equivalent designation is highly desirable.
- Proven experience at a Big 4 firm or in an Internal Audit function.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX Compliance, and systems architecture.
- Ability to adapt to and understand new technologies.
- Self-directed with a can-do attitude, capable of completing audit activities independently.
- Hands-on control experience in application, user access, configuration, change management, segregation of duties, and Finance.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to effectively discuss technical concepts with collaborators.
- Strong project management abilities to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
- Dedication to continuous learning and professional development in auditing and cybersecurity.
Desirable Skills:
- IT experience, including areas such as information and cyber security, cloud and SaaS systems (e.g., AWS), application controls, and change management.
- Experience in risk management and Workday is an advantage.
- Proficiency in audit methodologies and internal audit standards such as IIA.
- Familiarity with services like Java, Python, JavaScript, AWS, Jira, Confluence, and Workday.