Senior Auditor

Cheshire West and Chester Council; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Auditor role within Cheshire West and Chester Council provides risk-based internal audit across a broad range of services, delivering independent assurance on governance, risk management and controls. The role involves interviewing staff, analysing financial and non-financial information, and communicating practical recommendations to managers.

You will plan and deliver audit assignments, evaluate evidence, and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve services.

Qualifications

• Experience in internal audit following professional standards.
• Desirable professional qualification (e.g. CIA, CIPFA) or equivalent experience.
• Willingness to travel across the Borough and work flexibly as part of the Assurance service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver risk-based internal audits across Council services.
• Analyse evidence and communicate clear, practical findings and recommendations to managers.
• Contribute to the wider Assurance service, safeguarding public resources and managing fraud risk.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent working

Education

CIA/CIPFA (desirable)

Job description

The Senior Auditor delivers risk-based internal audit work across Council services, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls. The role includes interviewing key staff and analysis of financial and non-financial information, identifying opportunities for improvement and communicating clear, practical findings and recommendations.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Internal Audit team as a Senior Auditor. You will undertake a varied programme of risk-based internal audit work across the full range of Council services, providing independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control arrangements. You will plan and deliver audit assignments, analyse and evaluate evidence, identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve services, and communicate clear, practical findings and recommendations to managers. The role will also contribute to the wider work of the Assurance service, including supporting the Council in safeguarding public resources and managing the risk of fraud.

We are looking for a motivated, adaptable and professionally minded individual with strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. You will be able to work independently, manage and prioritise a varied workload, exercise sound professional judgement and communicate confidently and constructively with officers at all levels of the Council. You should have relevant internal audit experience and be able to work in accordance with professional internal audit standards. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. CIA, CIPFA or other CCAB-recognised qualification), or equivalent relevant professional experience, is desirable.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Manager Assurance and work as part of the Internal Audit team. The role requires flexibility in terms of office location and may involve travel across the Borough.