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Group Audit Lead
- Annual Salary: £74,891
- Location: Southwark, London
- Job Type: Full-time
Join a leading statutory body overseeing policing in the Greater London area as a Group Audit Lead. This role is integral to their Audit, Risk, and Assurance team, providing essential assurance on governance, risk, and internal control frameworks. You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our internal audit services, influencing change at a senior level.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Assist the Head of Audit and Assurance in developing audit strategies and assurance activities to maintain a high-standard professional service.
- Act as the client/functional lead, delivering an efficient and effective internal audit service.
- Champion effective Risk Management, ensuring a proper risk-based approach to audit planning and delivery.
- Manage the delivery of contracted out ICT specialist services, defining specifications and service level requirements to ensure standards are met.
- Develop and deliver an audit plan and work programmes for a designated client or functional area, including:
- Conducting annual risk analysis to identify assurance requirements.
- Planning and allocating resources for audit assignments, setting comprehensive terms of reference for each review.
- Leading and managing audit assignments, identifying key business risks, evaluating controls, and suggesting improvements.
- Producing high-quality audit reports for senior management.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in the public sector, particularly in conducting internal audits.
- Familiarity with large public sector organisations and Quango.
- Ideally with an understanding of policing and local government or authority organisations.
- Strong grasp of political nuances.
- Ability to lead and manage comprehensive audit processes and produce detailed reports.
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Career average pension scheme.
- Opportunities to engage with charitable activities through the Reed Foundation.
This position requires police vetting checks alongside employment checks as part of the recruitment process.
To apply for the Group Auditor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role. Join us in our mission to help the world Love Mondays!
