Data-Driven Principal Auditor - Internal Audit Lead

Venn Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Authority in the West Midlands is seeking two Principal Auditors for a 6-month interim contract. You will lead complex audit assignments, apply data analytics and emerging technologies, and support improvements to governance and internal controls.

The role requires substantial public sector audit experience at Senior/Principal level, strong stakeholder engagement, and a data-led approach. 1 day onsite in Birmingham every two weeks, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Extensive internal audit experience at Senior/Principal level.
• Strong governance, risk management and internal control knowledge.
• Excellent data analytics skills using data to support audit findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex internal audit reviews across services and operations.
• Undertake data-led audits, analysing information to identify risks and control weaknesses.
• Support annual internal audit programme planning and delivery.

Skills

Data analytics

AI tools

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Governance & risk

Communication

Independence

Continuous improvement

Tools

Data analytics software

Job description

Local Authority in the West Midlands is seeking two Principal Auditors for a 6-month interim contract. You will lead complex audit assignments, apply data analytics and emerging technologies, and support improvements to governance and internal controls.

The role requires substantial public sector audit experience at Senior/Principal level, strong stakeholder engagement, and a data-led approach. 1 day onsite in Birmingham every two weeks, 37.5 hours per week.