Principal Auditor

Panoramic Associates; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Auditor to support the Internal Audit team for Richmond and Wandsworth. The role involves preparing and delivering audit plans, providing complex advice on internal controls, and mentoring auditors. Candidates should have at least 5 years of audit experience, strong communication skills, and preferably hold Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CCAB qualifications. The position is primarily onsite in Wandsworth with occasional travel and offers competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' audit experience, preferably with public sector clients.
• Ability to independently handle a wide range of internal audits.
• Supervisory experience preferred but formal line management experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Support audit management team in delivering audit services effectively.
• Assist in preparation of strategic and operational audit plans.
• Lead and direct colleagues in the absence of management.

Skills

Audit experience

Strong communication skills

Mentorship

Leadership

Education

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)

CCAB qualifications (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW)

Job description

Job Title: Principal Auditor

Local Authority: Richmond and Wandsworth

Salary: 46,206- 59,200 per annum (depending on P04/P05 grading)

Location: Primarily based in Wandsworth Town Hall, with occasional travel to Richmond and surrounding areas

Onsite: 2 days per week

Panoramic Associates are delighted to be supporting Richmond and Wandsworth with the recruitment of substantive Principal Auditor to join their Internal Audit team.

Role:

• Support the audit management team in administering the internal audit service, ensuring it delivers a cost-effective solution that complies with audit standards and applicable codes and legislation while achieving its objectives
• Assist in preparing the strategic and annual operational audit plans for the Partnership
• Help deliver the strategic and annual operational audit plans for each of the Partners
• Support the audit management team in producing reports to the Internal Audit Shared Service Board, Senior Management and Audit Committee Members
• Undertake diverse audit assignments (g. finance, construction projects, social care etc) and high-level project work as directed by the audit management team. This includes preparing planning documents, liaising with clients, attending meetings, and undertaking all work to professional and quality standards within agreed time constraints and reporting deadline
• Lead and direct colleagues in the absence of the audit management team and lead on delivering the plan (subject to P05 grading)
• Undertake full line management responsibilities for no more than 2 auditors/trainee auditors as directed by the audit management team (subject to P05 grading)
• Provide complex advice to officers on internal controls, corporate governance, and risk management (subject to P05 grading)
• Participate in professional external groups e.g. CIPFA, London Audit Group (subject to P05 grading)

Requirements:

• Ideally a minimum 5 years' audit experience, some experience working with Pubic Sector/ non-profit clientele is essential
• Ability to independently handle a wide range of internal audits and deliver high-quality work
• Supervisory experience preferred (e.g. leading audits, allocating tasks to junior staff), however formal line management experience isn't required unless you are seeking P05 grading.)
• Preference for Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or CCAB (e.g., ACCA, ICAEW) qualifications; part-qualified acceptable
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) to engage confidently with directors and executive directors, scope work, and present recommendations.
• Credibility to hold your own in challenging discussions and instil confidence in clients.
• Ability to mentor and guide colleagues, demonstrating leadership in audit delivery.

Please click apply and Rebecca Martin/Ella Butler will reach out.