Risk & Assurance Auditor X2

Hybrid working - will be expected to initially work 2 days in the office particularly whilst training. May be the option to work remotely but should be available to attend meetings when required.

This role require CTC clearance

Risk and Assurance Auditors to assist management of the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance with their responsibilities in achieving the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance Strategic Plan, by reporting on the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk, and internal control framework for MOPAC and the MPS and DARA shared service clients as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in effectively planning and scoping audit assignments.
• Undertaking programmed audit assignments effectively and efficiently under the direction of the Group Audit Lead, ensuring work is produced to the required standard and deadline.
• Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing controls in place and identifying areas for improvement.
• Liaison with DARA clients' managers in the conduct of audit assignments and under the direction of the Group Audit Lead discussing the findings and actions to address identified risks with them.
• Advising management on the prevention of fraud - identifying fraud risks in areas under audit review and evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of controls in place to mitigate those risks and recommend action to strengthen the control framework.
• Assisting in the production of quality audit reports to meet the required standard for reporting to senior management, communicating audit results and agreeing actions to address areas of improvement.
• Contributing to the development of Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance policies and procedures.
• Under the direction of the Group Audit Lead, informing and advising management of issues that have risk or control implications by providing ad hoc advice and assisting in systems development work.
• Performing the role of a Risk and Assurance Auditor in support of the shared service agreements across the DARA client base.
• Developing expertise in, and advising on, specific aspects of the business.

Qualifications:

• A recognised qualification in Internal Auditing or Accountancy (at least AAT/PIIA) with current membership of the appropriate professional body,

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Audit standards and procedures.
• A thorough understanding of systems and risk based auditing

Skills & Abilities:

• Good oral and written communication skills to produce clear and concise factual findings supporting the reported level of assurance.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and DARA clients' managers.
• Effective organisational skills and the ability to work within a busy team working to tight deadlines
• Good IT skills, competent user of Microsoft Office and IT applications.
• Analytical and enquiring mind with the ability to interpret key data/facts.