Internal Group Auditor

We are working with a Southwest based Local Authority who are looking for a Internal Auditor to provide support to the council. Key responsiblities include contributing to the provision of ICT audit coverage and undertaking the larger, more complex ICT audits.

Location: Southwest England 

Set-up: Predominantly remote working - only required on site for one off meetings

Rate: £350 - £375 per day via umbrella inside IR35

Duration: Initial 3-months

Hours: Full-time

Key outputs:

• Assist and support the Audit Manager to achieve individual and team objectives and defined performance indicators
• Maintain and improve the internal control environment, by undertaking the larger and more complex assignments, risk based reviews  of systems and controls, reporting on findings, making recommendations for improved controls and contributing to the preparation of assurance statements as required
• Support the Audit Manager in the provision of Internal Audit services by implementing audit policies and procedures, including new techniques and coverage of new areas
• Advise on and contribute to the development of audit professional standards required by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) April 2017
• Undertake data matching exercises, fraud testing and other anti-fraud activities including the provision of training to Council officers

Requirements:

• The post holder will be required to assist in the provision of Internal Audit Services for ICT services
• Local Government experience essential for initial shortlisting, then thereafter at the client’s discretion
• A professional accountancy qualification (CCAB, preferably CIPFA), a professional audit qualification (CIA), ICT audit qualification i.e. QICA
• Experience of successful involvement in auditing various aspects of the internal control environment consisting risk management, internal control and corporate governance in a large diverse organisation
• An in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory responsibilities, financial arrangements and appropriate policies and procedures, that constitutes the regulatory framework.

We are looking to move efficiently with this process, so if this position would be of interest, please apply with an updated copy for your CV, and a member of the team or I will give you a call to discuss further. 

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