IT Internal Auditor

About the Role and Our Finance Team

Join Primark's finance team, known for precision and attention to detail, where you will contribute to strategic financial decisions that support the company's growth. Bring your analytical mindset to help shape the organization's future.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with various stakeholders across the business to map out the IT risk landscape and develop a comprehensive, risk-based IT audit plan.
• Lead the evolution of the IT audit framework, embedding best practices and consistency throughout the organization.
• Conduct a broad spectrum of IT audit and risk engagements, partnering with internal audit teams and external providers, incorporating data analytics into audit processes.
• Design and implement IT audit programs to evaluate critical business, operational, and regulatory risks.
• Provide expert advice on IT risk to support projects, system rollouts, and organizational changes.
• Lead IT-related investigations and post-incident reviews, working with cross-functional teams to enhance controls and risk management practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits including healthcare, pension scheme, and the potential for bonuses.
• Generous leave entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
• Additional perks such as Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness center, and a subsidized cafeteria.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 3 years experience in IT audit, IT assurance, IT risk, or IT security.
• A relevant third-level qualification; certifications like CISA, CISM, CISSP, ITIL or accountancy qualifications are advantageous but not mandatory.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of prioritizing and multitasking effectively to meet deadlines.
• Advanced analytical skills including the ability to analyze large datasets while maintaining a high-level risk perspective.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, adept at presenting complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative and professional demeanor with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, coach colleagues, and handle sensitive matters with integrity.
• Sound judgment, commercial insight, and a value-driven approach, demonstrating high ethical standards, diplomacy, and accountability.

Additional Information

This role offers a hybrid working model with the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days per week. The recruitment process includes background checks such as right to work, education verification, references, and for some roles, financial and criminal screenings. Any reasonable accommodations during recruitment can be requested.

About Primark

Since 1969, Primark has grown from a single store in Dublin to an international business with over £9 billion turnover, employing more than 80,000 people across 440 stores in 17 countries. The company culture is rooted in caring for people, being dynamic in innovation, and succeeding together as a team.