Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. We are transforming the power system for future generations, focusing on safety, security and reliability. Our work environment is challenging, fast-moving, collaborative and team-oriented. Our culture is driven by performance, knowledge and continual development.

Our future has never looked more exciting. This is an opportunity to be part of it. If you are ready for change, join us.

EirGrid plc is recruiting for the position of Senior Internal Auditor to join our Group Internal Audit team. The Senior Internal Auditor supports the Internal Audit Lead and the Head of Internal Audit in delivering the annual internal audit plan, promoting effective internal controls and risk management. The Internal Audit function provides independent assurance to the EirGrid plc Board via the Audit and Risk Committee that risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. The successful candidate will work closely with the Internal Audit Lead and the Head of Internal Audit to assist in delivering the agreed audit schedule included in the annual audit plan.

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• Planning, executing and completing reviews throughout EirGrid Group in line with the Internal Audit Plan.
  
• Producing detailed working papers and drafting clear, concise reports and obtaining management responses prior to finalisation.
  
• Offering insights, expertise, advice and constructively challenging current controls.
  
• Ensuring assignments are delivered within defined time scales.
  
• Working with auditees to ensure issues raised are addressed and recommendations implemented in a timely manner.
  
• Performing assurance activities to ensure action plans raised have been implemented and are operating effectively.
  
• Assisting in the preparation of Committee papers and communications.
  
• Building strong professional relationships with the auditee areas.
  
• Encouraging the practice of strong internal controls across the Group.
  
• Liaising with external auditors as required.
  

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• Member of a recognised Accounting Body or a qualified Internal Auditor with a minimum of 3 years Internal Audit experience in planning, coordinating and delivering internal audit plans.
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build effective relationships.
  
• Excellent attention to detail.
  
• Strong process, technical and analytical skills, combined with strong commercial acumen.
  
• Ability to challenge management constructively on established practices and policies where necessary.
  
• Ability to work on own initiative while also being a good team player.
  
• Comfortable interacting with Middle and Senior Management.
  
• Act in a professional and ethical manner at all times and observing the confidential nature of Internal Audit’s work.
  

Closing date for applications: 27th March 2026

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