Internal Auditor

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is recruiting for an Internal Auditor on a 3-6 month contract with a large Public Sector Body in Central London. The role offers hybrid working, 35 hours per week, and a high likelihood of extension beyond the initial term.

You will conduct branch audits and investigations, provide assurance and recommendations, maintain audit logs, and liaise with committees to develop internal audit procedures, strengthening controls across branches and regions.

Qualifications

• Extensive auditing experience in large, complex organisations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Working with branches and regions to promote effective financial management and accurate branch accounts.
• Undertaking regular audits, financial reviews and testing of internal controls.
• Providing audit assurance, recommendations and reports from audit visits.
• Maintaining audit issues log and following up on matters from audits and investigations.
• Reviewing and updating policy, processes and training materials related to branch finance.

Skills

Auditing experience

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor join a large Public Sector Body on contract basis. The postholder will be performing branch audits and special investigations regarding branch queries. They will also put forward recommendations to mitigate risks identified and will liaise with relevant committees to further develop the internal audit procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with branches and regions to promote effectiveness of branch financial management and ensure completeness accuracy and validity of branch accounts
• Undertaking regular and comprehensive audits, financial reviews, assessments and evaluation, testing of internal controls, data processing and analysis of branch transactions
• Providing audit assurance, recommendations and reports as result of audit visits
• Preparing and maintaining a log of audit issues and following up on matters that arise from audit and special investigations
• Review the implementation of relevant company policy
• Understanding and resolving queries and advising on matters relating to branch operations and finances, budgeting and income forecasting
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, files and issues log in relation to branch audits, branch enquiries and special investigations which support internal and external reporting.
• Providing updated and relevant management information as required to branches, regions and committees
• Review, testing and monitoring of branch activities to ensure compliance with internal and external financial regulations and legal requirements
• Development and delivery of training and support to branches, regions and at national level on finance systems, effective financial management and reporting including interpretation of financial data, budgets and forecast information
• Updating and maintaining policy and process documentation including handbooks, guidance and training materials ensuring they are fit for purpose and communicated effectively.
• Working alongside other teams within the organisation on a variety of branch finance

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience of auditing in large, complex organisations
• Experience of financial accounting in a large, complex Organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Title:

Internal Auditor

Location:

Central London (regular regional travel will be required to branches)

Working Pattern:

Hybrid

Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Length:

3-6 month contract with high chance to extend to longer term