Auditor

Fife Council; Glenrothes; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled auditors to join its Internal Audit Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a blended environment, combining home and office work, while ensuring high productivity and quality in audit delivery. As a key player, you will lead mini teams, prepare audit documentation, and provide valuable insights on governance and risk management. Join a progressive employer that values integrity, professional development, and a positive workplace culture, making a significant impact on the organization’s success.

Benefits

Employee Benefits Package

Discounts on Products and Services

Blended Working Arrangement

Qualifications

• Must have full membership of the IIA or equivalent.
• Experience in preparing audit planning documentation and carrying out audit work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver against the audit plan while maintaining quality.
• Support employee learning and development within the Internal Audit Team.

Skills

Audit Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Analysis

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Education

Full Membership of IIA

CCAB Recognised Body Membership

Job description

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Friday 16 May 2025
Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC9 £44,225.49 - £53,141.91 per year
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week
Location: Fife House, Glenrothes and Home Working

Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement in the section marked 'upload resumé'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details
Are you a skilled and committed audit professional looking for a fulfilling career? Fife Council is actively seeking 2 Auditors to join its Internal Audit Team.

• Ensuring high levels of productivity (delivering against the audit plan) in a demanding environment, whilst maintaining quality;
• Promoting a positive culture;
• Supporting employee learning and development.

The Internal Audit Team plays a crucial role in helping the Council to operate effectively, manage risks, and achieve its objectives through the provision of assurances on the framework of governance, risk management, and control.

In addition to providing assurances, the Internal Audit Team adds value for the organisation in many ways, including risk identification and mitigation, strengthening internal controls and compliance, process improvement, and efficiency.

As a progressive employer, Fife Council offers the opportunity to work in these roles under a "blended working" arrangement with home and office-working as required. Candidates should also be able to travel to attend office locations in Fife as needed.

The Person

• You must have full membership of the IIA, a CCAB recognised body, or equivalent.
• You must be able to lead a mini team within the Internal Audit Team, ensuring that audit plans are delivered to agreed priorities and timescales, whilst ensuring that service levels and customer satisfaction are met.
• You will have experience of preparing audit planning documentation e.g., Terms of Reference / Audit Programmes and carrying out audit work in accordance with agreed standards, guidance, and procedures, with a proven track record of delivery against the audit plan.
• The ability to analyse problems and determine creative and practical solutions is essential for the role.
• You will have experience of compiling audit reports, assessing risks, and reaching appropriate, evidence-based conclusions and making practical, proportionate recommendations for improvement.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills as you will be required to liaise with all levels of staff during the conduct of an audit, often providing clear and focused advice, guidance, and support to management and other stakeholders, and be able to build strong relationships with colleagues and partners.
• You will provide professional leadership and support to the Internal Audit Team and engender a positive performance culture, motivating, empowering, and coaching others to give their best and achieve their potential.
• You will display a high standard of professional integrity and ensure that the Internal Audit Team acts as a role model, demonstrating a high level of ethics and professionalism across the organisation.
• You will provide support to the Internal Audit Team through personal and team development, coaching, managing attendance, performance, and conduct.

Further Information

• Role profiles: When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
• How We Work Matters: Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
• Employee Benefits: Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Directorate Information: Council Department information.
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We are currently shaping our future workstyles; however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For more information, please contact: Pamela Redpath, [e-mail]