Principal Auditor

Belmont Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Northampton seeks a Principal Auditor to oversee the delivery of the Internal Audit Plan. The role involves planning and conducting audits, assessing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and demonstrable auditing experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering audit assignments.
• Knowledge of internal control systems and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out audits in accordance with professional standards.
• Draft reports with clear documentation of audit evidence.
• Develop effective relationships to deliver the Audit Plan.

Skills

Audit management

Risk assessment

Report writing

Communication

Education

Relevant degree in finance or auditing

Job description

Principal Auditor - North Northamptonshire Council

Salary: £235 Per Day
Hours: 37 Hours
Working Schedule: Monday to Friday
Contract Length: 3 Month Contract
Location: One Angel Square, Northampton, NN1 1ED

The Senior Auditor role plays a valuable role in the delivery of assignments within the Internal Audit Plan. This will include both financial and non-financial controls and potential work with partners and schools. The post holder is required to plan and deliver audits which will provide assurance over the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls operating for the Council and its partners. The role will require the post holder to identify risks, assess controls and inform an assurance opinion over a diverse range of services delivered to our local communities. The role will assist in providing clients with independent assurance that their service is being delivered in line with statutory requirements, risks are identified and effectively managed, control systems are appropriate and value for money is achieved in line with the Council's objectives.

Principal responsibilities

• To plan and carry out audit assignments, in consultation with audit management, having due regard to professional standards (utilising the relevant tools and techniques), internal quality procedures and any requirements of Internal Audit management.
• Provide a draft report and working papers clearly documenting all audit evidence for management review.
• File papers should be prepared logically and in accordance with established procedures.
• To develop and maintain an appreciation of audit and risk management techniques.
• To maintain an awareness of organisational risks and the controls / risk mitigations needed to manage those risks in order to provide assurance that the risk mitigation framework is designed and operating effectively.
• To help ensure services treat customers equitably and deliver what the customer requires in accordance with service standards and Council priorities.
• Represent Internal Audit, as and when required by management, whether within the Council, with partners, or on an inter-authority or other basis.
• To develop effective relationships with all parties that would be associated with the delivery of the Audit Plan and individual audits.
• To assist in resolving ad hoc queries from service department management and/or provide advice and guidance to service department management as and when required, or as directed.
• To ensure the ongoing quality of Internal Audits to all clients, ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, the Code of Ethics and the Internal Audit Manual.

General responsibilities applicable to all jobs

• Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
• Comply with the Council's policies and procedures including (but not limited to safeguarding, financial regulations, promotion of equalities, customer care, agreed audit actions and health and safety (ensuring that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons).
• Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post.
• This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work.
• In the interests of effective working, the major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
• Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.