Risk & Assurance Auditor

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We are recruiting for a Risk & Assurance Auditor to support my public sector client with providing an objective evaluation of, and opinion on, the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's framework of governance, risk management and control.

Rate: Between £300 - £400 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Length: 3 months

Vetting: be willing to go through the vetting process including national security vetting.

Location: The main office is based in Southwark, but hybrid working arrangements are in place

Job Purpose:

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.

You will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Inform and advise management of issues that have risk or control implications by providing ad hoc advice and assisting in systems development work.

Person specification

Technical requirements:

Minimum

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

Ideal

A recognised qualification in Internal Auditing at CMIIA level, or an Accountancy CCAB qualification with current membership of the appropriate professional body, demonstrating the ability to operate at a more senior level with the following:

• Good level of practical experience in internal auditing within the public sector.
• A thorough understanding of systems and risk based auditing.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Audit standards and procedures.
• Good IT skills, competent user of Microsoft Office and IT applications.
• Analytical and enquiring mind with the ability to interpret key data/facts.

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