Principal Auditor

Contract to start on 25-02-24 until 31-07-24 with a possible extension.

**Previous extensive experience of auditing within local authorities or the public sector to the Public Sector Internal Audit Standard.**

**Desirable to be qualified with a recognisable internal audit qualification CIPFA, PIIA, CIA etc.**

**Must 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, producing detailed reports with recommendations and attending closing meetings with the auditee management.**

**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 Client's 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.

RQ1186264-02-24

**Salary**: £21.62 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RQ1186264-02-24