Senior Auditor

We are looking for experienced Senior Auditor for a short term appointment to conduct grant audits that are due to be submitted to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for projects in Knowsley. The role will also involve providing support to other auditors who will be carrying out other audit work as part of an agreed audit plan. The initial placement is for a 12 week period and is for 18 hours per week. However, this placement could be extended subject to satisfactory performance and funding. Hybrid working arrangements are in place. There is some flexibility available when determining the agreed weekly work pattern for this post.
You will provide and supervise the provision of professional operational support to clients on internal audit matters ,on behalf of the Council. You will report to the Principal Auditor on day-to-day matters and the Chief Internal Auditor as required.
Qualifications , Skills and Requirements
Integrity
Accountability
Communication
Respect
Grade L to M (SCP 32 to 33)
Internal Audit Activity e.g Support the Chief Internal Auditor in the challenge of decisions made by the Council operational managers regarding the implications for systems of governance, risk management and internal control.
Managing Client Relations e.g Demonstrate an in depth understanding of good governance, risk management, internal control systems and corporate procedures (e.g., Financial and Contract Procedure Rules) to enable advice to be provided to specific client services.
Support Team Performances e.g Undertake professional and personal training to raise awareness of current issues affecting local government and developments in audit techniques.
Communication Skills e.g Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to promote confidence in the service and to explain complex issues, making them easy to understand and making sure that important messages are being communicated and understood either within the team or within the client function.
Positive Approach/Attitude e.g Demonstrate professional values of accuracy honesty, integrity, objectivity, impartiality, transparency, confidentiality, competence, and reliability.
Ability to Manage Own Performance
Ability to Work as Part of a Team
Security e.g Protect the council’s information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: £26.00-£27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 18 per week
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday