Our client, a Bexleyheath based Local Authority, seek a Senior Auditor to start a temp booking for up to 6 months asap!
The role:
- To undertake project-based internal audit assignments, proactive audits and reviews within all services and with associated deadlines and time limits, working either individually or, as part of a team.
- Ensure that weaknesses in the system of internal control are identified through the work are reported and recommendations made to management to rectify this and reduce risk.
- The Senior Auditor will 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.
- The Senior Auditor will be required 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.
- The Senior Auditor may be required to audit any operational, management or governance system operated by the Council with minimal supervision. The Senior Auditor will carry out research into the area to be audited, develop a draft terms of reference for the audit for approval by the Head of Assurance, develop the risk control evaluation and testing schedule
The successful candidate:
- The Senior Auditor will require well-honed analytical and problem-solving skills to assess the adequacy of current systems of internal control, risk management and governance.
- The Senior Auditor will be required to exhibit exceptional diplomacy and communication skills.
- The Senior Auditor will need to be adaptable, able to respond to new situations encountered and build up knowledge of the Council’s many diverse functions and systems.
Immediate start
Up to 6 month booking
Full time - hybrid (flexible working)
£21.16 PAYE per hour