Principal Auditor

Contract to start on 13-05-24 until 29-09-24 with a possible extension.

**An enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with previous extensive experience of auditing within public sector.**

**Will ideally be professionally qualified with a recognisable internal audit qualification CIPFA, CIA, CMIIA etc.**

**Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team and on their own with mínimal supervision.**

**Main responsibilities will include carrying out audits within the approved annual audit plan, from scoping of the audit, through risk identification, review of controls and testing and report writing.**

**JOB PURPOSE**:
To undertake and deliver the audits assigned in the Client Annual Audit Plan. Assist the Audit Manager with the monitoring and control of Audits and where required supervision of staff.

To undertake a full range of Audit services as required to achieve Internal Audit objectives.

**MAIN DUTIES**:
The Principal Auditor will assist the Audit Manager in the efficient planning, monitoring and control of all audit activity together with the supervision of staff within the Team.

Deputise for the Audit Manager in his/her absence.

To assist the Audit Manager in the preparation of Annual and Operational Audit Plans.

The Principal Auditor is directly responsible to the Audit Manager for carrying out and completing within allocated timescales, a wide range of Audit activities undertaken by the Team including systems audit review, risk audit review, regularity, probity audits, ICT audits and value for money exercises / reviews.

Directing or conducting audits of more complex or specialised audit work.

As directed by the Audit Manager, to carry out fraud or other special investigations, and/or other ad-hoc exercises/projects.

Be aware of and continually assess the risks arising from areas of audit review, advise Audit Manager and report to Departmental Managers as appropriate.

To assist the Audit Manager to undertake reviews of the internal control environment comprising risk management, control and governance.

Provide advice on sound procedures and controls for financial/other systems and on the Clients financial procedure rules and other regulatory codes/guidelines to officers at all levels within the Client.

Develop, compile and review audit programmes, systems records and other such Audit documentation to ensure all areas of Audit work are carried out effectively.

Maintain good working relationships with service department officers.

Communicate effectively with Audit clients, providing good quality correspondence and Audit Reports which are positive and constructive as well as take the clients views and resources into account.

Ensure all significant recommendations are progressed.

As directed by the Audit Manager, to develop and use modern audit techniques.

Attend at Disciplinary Hearings, Appeals, Court and Tribunal Cases, give evidence and/or represent the Internal Audit Section as required.

Maintain lines of communication with officers of all Council Departments.

To assist the Audit Manager in the review of Client activities, with particular reference to the identification of fraud, irregularities, extravagance, inefficient administration and poor value for money.

Contribute to service improvement and development of Internal Audit.

RQ1251898-04-24

Pay: £23.67 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1251898-04-24