Interim Internal Auditor - Public Sector

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

We are looking to speak with experienced Internal Auditors for an interim opportunity within a large public-sector organisation. The role will support the delivery of the internal audit plan, working across a range of services and providing assurance around governance, risk and internal controls.

This would suit an Internal Auditor, Senior Internal Auditor or Principal Auditor looking for their next interim assignment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading internal audits from scoping to reporting.
• Public sector/local government experience desirable.
• Available on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver risk-based internal audit reviews from planning through final report.
• Review financial and operational controls.
• Identify risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Produce clear audit reports and recommendations.
• Present findings and work with senior stakeholders.
• Follow up on agreed audit recommendations.
• Support wider improvements across Internal Audit.
• Potential involvement in data analytics, automation and emerging technology/AI within audit.

Skills

Internal audit knowledge

Education

CIA/CMIIA/CIPFA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

We are looking to speak with experienced Internal Auditors for an interim opportunity within a large public-sector organisation.

The role will support the delivery of the internal audit plan, working across a range of services and providing assurance around governance, risk and internal controls.

Key responsibilities:

• Delivering risk-based internal audit reviews from planning through to final report
• Reviewing financial and operational controls
• Identifying risks, control weaknesses and areas for improvement
• Producing clear audit reports and recommendations
• Presenting findings and working with senior stakeholders
• Following up agreed audit recommendations
• Supporting wider improvements across the Internal Audit function
• Potential involvement in data analytics, automation and emerging technology/AI within audit

Ideal background:

• Strong Internal Audit experience
• Public sector / Local Government experience highly desirable
• Experience independently managing audits from scoping through to reporting
• Strong report writing and stakeholder management skills
• CIA, CMIIA, CIPFA, ACCA or equivalent desirable
• Experience with data analytics, automation, AI, Python, SQL or other technology-led audit tools would be particularly advantageous
• Available at short notice preferred

This would suit an Internal Auditor, Senior Internal Auditor or Principal Auditor looking for their next interim assignment.