Internal Auditor

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting a Senior Auditor for a local council in the East Midlands. The successful candidate will play a key part in contributing to the achievement of the Audit Section's objectives, as set out in the current audit plan.

Daily duties include:

• Carrying out the more complex audits, including irregularity investigations as required by the Team Leaders and Head of Internal Audit
• Preparing draft and final reports with appropriate supporting working papers and documentation for the review and approval of the Team Leader
• Supervising and reviewing the work of other staff members of the Section, as necessary, and monitoring their performance against time targets and quality standards
• Providing advice on financial and other controls to appropriate customers
• Contributing to the general development of the Section
• Deliver audits within the time allocations and timescales set by the Team Leader/Head of Internal Audit
• Keeping the relevant Team Leader informed of any significant matters, including suspected frauds or irregularities
• Delivery of the audit service in accordance with the requirements of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards
• Effective supervision of staff to secure high levels of performance.
• Keep up to date with current audit developments

Essential experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' recent audit experience
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and arrange audit visits
• Ability to supervise and manage appropriate levels of staff
• Ability to assess the materiality of findings and explain their significance
• Ability to grasp and analyse complex systems quickly
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with the Audit Team and clients.
• Ability to work on own initiative to tight timescales
• Knowledge and understanding of audit theory
• Understanding of approaches to the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud

The Internal Audit Team consists of c13 posts of Finance staff, which will be a combination of qualified and experienced accountants and part-qualified & non-qualified staff. The Senior Auditor will work on assignments across all council departments and potentially on external contracts with other public sector clients

Please apply now to be considered for this opportunity. Local Government experience is essential

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