Senior Internal Auditor Salary £44,000-£55,000 (dependent on experience)FT - 35 hours per weekHybrid - Folkestone - Travel to our Folkestone office at least twice a monthHere at Saga, we are seeking a Senior Finance Internal Auditor to join our Enterprise. In this position, you will manage and deliver audits and other assurance work across the business, supporting the annual audit plan and providing a sound opinion on the effectiveness of the internal control system. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of audits, as well as other assurance work, utilising your expertise to assess and enhance the control environment. You will be curious, detail-oriented, and capable of using your own initiative to generate pragmatic solutions. As a trusted and credible partner, you will build and maintain relationships across the organisation at all levels while maintaining independence and objectivity. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as a solid understanding of risk, controls, and materiality.Package DescriptionEveryday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style25 days holiday + bank holidaysOption to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra daysPension scheme matched up to 10%Life assurance policy on joining usWellbeing programmeColleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidaysRange of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companiesEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveGrandparents leaveCompany performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%Income protectionAccess to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platformMain ResponsibilitiesDelivering individual audit assignments, end-to-end, working with a high degree of autonomy. Audit delivery will include:Developing a good knowledge of the areas under review identifying key risks and controls.Designing and executing appropriate testing strategies to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.Agreeing pragmatic management actions to audit findings.Drafting high quality audit reports and communicating findings clearly and credibly.Occasional national or international travel may be required. Completing follow-up reviews (“Issues Assurance”) to ensure audit actions have been implemented effectively.Adherence to the Global Internal Audit Standards and in-house methodology.Building and managing relationships with business stakeholders while maintaining independence and objectivity.Self-identifying training needs to ensure knowledge of external audit standards is up-to-date and develop soft skills, such as relationship building as well as technical or industry knowledge.The Ideal CandidateEssential:A relevant professional qualification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIA, other accountancy or risk qualifications, or relevant experience.Experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance or accountancy.Strong understanding of the concepts of risk, controls, and materiality.Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.Ability to analyse complex and diverse situations.Ability to use own initiative to generate solutions for the wider group and the Internal Audit function.Comfortable managing your own workload and meeting deadlines without compromising quality.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.Desirable:Experience in one or more of the sectors in which Saga operates.Familiarity with data analytics tools and how they can enhance audit work.A degree-level education.Why join us?At Saga, our people make us special. We are committed to doing the right thing, every day – for our colleagues, customers and communities. You will join a business that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement.We offer a competitive salary, flexible working, and the opportunity to make a real impact in a trusted UK-listed company.About The CompanyOver the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.We aim to be the largest and most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional experiences empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK’s Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, please visit Jobs and careers with SagaSaga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.#LI-KH1
