The Senior Auditor will undertake project-based internal audit assignments, proactive audits and reviews within all services, working individually or as part of a team. The role involves identifying weaknesses in the system of internal control, reporting and making recommendations to management to rectify and reduce risk.
Requirements
- To undertake project-based internal audit assignments, proactive audits and reviews within all services, working individually or as part of a team.
- To identify weaknesses in the system of internal control, report and make recommendations to management to rectify and reduce risk.
- To work with minimal supervision.
- To carry out testing, observation, analysis, interviews and documentary reviews to determine the adequacy of the process under review and identify changes to strengthen the existing system of internal control, improve the management of risk and governance processes.
- To work with staff from all areas of the Council whilst acting as an ambassador for the Internal Audit team, and complying with the standards of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.
- To develop and encourage clear channels of two-way communication with clients throughout the conduct of audit engagements.
- To contribute to discussions of findings with Heads of Service, Directors, and agree Management Action Plans with them.
- To report significant risk or governance issues arising from the audits undertaken.
- To adhere to the Public Sector Internal Auditing Standards and the Councils policies on diversity, equal opportunities and health and safety.
- To keep fully informed of the latest developments in respect of relevant legislation and regulations including accountancy and audit regulations, risk and audit techniques.
- To act as a mentor to new and inexperienced staff.
- To deal promptly with all matters requiring the post holder's personal attention.
- To be fully conversant with relevant statutory provisions and the Councils constitution, processes and procedures; to develop the full range of professional skills and knowledge to satisfy the requirements of the post.
- To establish and develop effective working relationships.
- To take responsibility for own continuing professional development needs through the completion of mandatory training and refresher programmes, the development, maintenance and recording of development programmes and other relevant means.
Benefits
- DBS
- Opportunity to work evenings
- Ability to travel around the Borough
