Title: Senior IT Internal Auditor Department: Internal Audit Reporting to: Head of Internal Audit Contract: Permanent
Purpose of the Role: As a key member of the PLI Internal Audit team, you will have a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of all aspects of the National Lottery as you execute IT, operational and compliance audits across the business. You will work closely with the Head of Internal Audit to provide independent, objective assurance to the Board, Audit Committee and the Senior Leadership Team over PLI’s key risks and activities. You will help the business strengthen internal processes and controls by providing constructive challenge and insightful recommendations. In this role, you will interact with staff across all areas of the business, including the Senior Leadership Team. With PLI, you will get exposure to Internal Audit practices, governance and strategy implementation in a regulated environment operating a Three Lines of Defence model.
We’re looking for an experienced IT Internal Auditor who wants to broaden their skills, experience and commercial acumen by performing IT, operational and compliance audits in a technology-driven business.
Main Tasks:
Assist in the development of the annual Internal Audit plan.
End-to-end involvement in assigned assurance and advisory engagements. This includes definition of audit scope and test plan, execution of testing and reporting to management.
Ensuring engagements are delivered in line with agreed time scales and in accordance with the PLI Internal Audit Methodology and associated KPIs.
Following up on the status of agreed management actions to determine whether they have been implemented. Representing Internal Audit at cross-functional Risk Champion meetings and maintaining the Internal Audit risk register.
Taking the lead on identifying, specifying and testing improvements to the Internal Audit module of PLI’s governance, risk and control system (AdaptiveGRC).
Supporting the Head of Internal Audit in delivering internal process improvements and strategic initiatives to achieve the outcomes set out in the Internal Audit strategy.
Actively developing and maintaining positive working relationships with management and staff across the business.
Offering insights, expertise and advice to the business with respect to the system of governance, risk management and internal control.
Desired Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or associated discipline.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC). Or be willing to undertake to undertake CISA certification within one year of joining.
Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA) qualification advantageous but not required.
Minimum of three to five years’ IT audit experience in practice or industry. IT internal audit experience preferred. Experience performing audits in regulated entities advantageous.
Knowledge of COBIT and NIST frameworks. Experience auditing information security, preferably against the requirements of ISO27001.
Curious mindset, able to understand, evaluate and improve new processes.
Ability to communicate complex concepts in simple terms. Excellent report writing skills.
Effective influencing skills and willingness to consider all points of view.
Experience using PowerBI, QlikView, Arbutus Analyser or other data analytics & visualisation tools throughout the internal audit lifecycle would be advantageous.
Experience using Copilot or other artificial intelligence solutions for audit activities would be advantageous.
About Us At the National Lottery, we’ve been making dreams come true since 1987, offering exciting games like Lotto, EuroMillions, and EuroDreams in a safe and responsible way. But we’re about more than just prizes—every ticket sold helps support communities across Ireland, with over €6.5 billion raised for Good Causes so far.
Now part of FDJ United, we’re a dynamic and customer-focused team that values innovation, integrity, and making a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of something meaningful, join us and help create winners every day!
About the Benefits
Competitive Salary
Defined Contribution Pension
Healthcare
Hybrid Working Model for applicable roles
Additional work from home days
Work from abroad days
Volunteer days
Income Protection
Sick Pay Scheme
Employee Recognition Programme
Company Social Events
Sports & Social Group
Golf Society
Free onsite snacks – tea, coffee, fruit and cereals
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