Interim Internal Auditor
Start: Start in January 2024
Rate: Negotiable day rate (Inside IR35)
Duration: 3 months initially with extensions possible
Onsite Working Required in Shropshire
N.B: You will be required to have access to a vehicle, and will be reimbursed 0.45p per mile
Responsibilities
- Helping to provide a comprehensive internal audit service to the Council and our external clients
- Making a significant contribution to the improvement of the Council’s financial, managerial, risk, governance and control systems in all areas
- Maintaining standards of audit preparation, recording, and reporting consistent with the appropriate professional standards
- Undertaking and assisting the Internal Audit Manager and Principal Auditor in the implementation of the audit plan
- Implementing that part of the audit plan directly allocated
- Undertaking key projects in and helping to contribute to the wider risk management, control and corporate governance agenda as required.
- Carrying out systems and establishment/regularity audits of the services allocated
- At the top band of the career grade, deputise and support the Principal Auditor, as appropriate, at programme and project groups for major initiatives; and at some Audit Committees and member led events, such as training
- Undertaking or assisting with the investigation of any frauds and irregularities allocated by the Internal Audit Manager and Principal Auditors. At the top band of the career grade, take a lead role in allocated investigations
- Complying with the Internal Audit Manual and the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) when undertaking audit work
Role Requirements
- MUST have access to a vehicle
- A relevant degree or equivalent; qualifications AAT, CISA or CIIA or other relevant equivalent qualification or part qualified/ studying for a CCAB qualification,
- Experience in the public or private sector in line with the career progression for auditors’ scheme
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of Internal Audit and the associated standards (PSIAS)
- Ability to demonstrate and show a practical approach to problem solving
- Ability to understand issues at user end
- Commitment to continually improve service delivery
At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.