Band 6 Audit Supervisor

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Audit Supervisor. The successful candidate will lead risk-based audit assignments, ensuring high-quality delivery within set timescales. Applicants should hold a relevant auditing qualification and have at least two years of internal audit experience, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. The role requires a full UK driving licence and is suited for individuals with supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• At least two years of internal audit/finance experience or four years as an internal auditor.
• Holder of a current full driving licence valid in the UK.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based audit assignments and deliver routine audits.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit programmes.
• Obtain data from client systems and perform detailed analysis.
• Build relationships with Audit staff and communicate expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality and respond to complex queries.

Skills

Certified Internal Auditor

Good time-management skills

Supervisory experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

CCAB Accountancy Body qualification or equivalent

Job description

The Audit Supervisor is the Lead Auditor on Internal Audit assignments and is responsible for the effective delivery of high-quality audit assignments to fieldwork complete and draft report stage, within the required timescale. The post holder supervises and directs field auditors during each audit assignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a broad range of risk‑based audit assignments that are complex, ad‑hoc, and often non‑financial; and deliver routine audit assignments.
• Develop and lead the execution of risk‑based audit programmes.
• Obtain robust information and data from client systems and through interviews with key client staff, and perform detailed analysis to inform judgments on adequacy of internal control systems.
• Build effective relationships with Audit staff assisting on assignments; communicate expectations, direction and guidance.
• Keep the Audit Manager appropriately briefed on significant issues and performance problems.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Respond to a broad range of sensitive and complex queries from clients and staff.
• Deliver audit assignments that comply with Government Internal Audit Standards and documented internal quality standards.
• Ensure each audit assignment is risk‑based, of good quality and delivered within required time and budget.
• Demonstrate knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards and guidelines.
• Implement and suggest changes to audit policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of the audit service through daily contact with client staff and other parties.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of a customer‑focused service to clients.

Skills and Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor with the Institute of Internal Auditors, or part‑qualified with a CCAB accountancy body or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and at least two years internal audit/finance experience, or have worked as an internal auditor for at least four years.
• Holder of a current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived for applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to approved transport.
• Good time‑management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Further Information

We encourage staff to undertake professional qualifications in line with business needs. The role is open for applications until the closing date specified on the posting.