Interim Assistant Director - Audit & Risk

Veredus; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 185,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Director of Audit and Risk. The role involves leading the Audit and Risk department, managing internal audits, risk management, and team development. Candidates should be qualified accountants or hold appropriate auditing qualifications with experience in the Public Sector. This is a competitive interim position, subject to IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Audit and Risk functions in Public Sector environments.
• Understanding of IR35 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Audit and Risk department.
• Develop teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Ensure compliance with public sector standards and IR35.

Skills

Leadership in Audit and Risk management

Team development

Compliance with public sector standards

Education

Qualified accountant or appropriate auditing qualification

Job description

Overview

Our local government client has an immediate requirement for an experienced senior manager to lead and manage their Audit and Risk department. As Interim Assistant Director of Audit and Risk, you will oversee internal audit, risk management, fraud investigation and prevention, and related intelligence. You will develop the teams under you to deliver best-in-class services to internal stakeholders. You will be a qualified accountant or hold an appropriate auditing qualification, and have direct experience of managing this function within a Public Sector environment, ideally Local Government.

This is an interim position and within the scope of IR35. Rate competitive and subject to experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Audit and Risk department, covering internal audit, risk management, fraud investigation and prevention, and related intelligence.
• Develop and support teams to deliver high-quality services to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant public sector standards and IR35 requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or hold an appropriate auditing qualification.
• Direct experience of managing Audit and Risk functions within a Public Sector environment, ideally Local Government.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Government Administration