Senior Auditor

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority partner in Greater London is seeking a highly skilled Senior Auditor for a 3-month temporary role. The position focuses on supporting the Internal Audit team in delivering the annual Audit Plan and involves managing a portfolio of audit assignments. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and over 3 years of auditing experience, along with strong analytical skills. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of demonstrable internal auditing experience.
• Experience working with senior management for corrective actions.
• Proven ability to research, plan, execute, and report on audit assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance on effectiveness of internal control.
• Prepare terms of reference for audit engagements.
• Ensure controls address identified risks.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Data analysis and data mining

Education

Part or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIA

Job description

We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Bexleyt to assist with the appointment of a Senior Auditor on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £21.96 - £29.90 per hour

Summary

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Auditor for a temporary, interim position within the Assurance and Risk team. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Internal Audit team in the successful delivery of the annual Internal Audit Plan. The Senior Auditor will manage and execute their own varied portfolio of audit assignments, providing critical assurance on the effectiveness of the Councils systems of internal control, risk management, and governance processes. This role requires working closely with senior management to drive meaningful improvements in operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the internal audit team in providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Councils internal control, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Research, plan, and prepare draft terms of reference for assigned audit engagements, submitting them for approval by the Internal Audit Manager and the Head of Assurance.
• Consider the risks identified by Council Services and work with management to ensure that controls adequately address these risks, verifying their effective operation.
• Adhere strictly to the Global Internal Auditing Standards and the Councils policies on diversity, equal opportunities, and health and safety.
• Keep fully informed of the latest developments in relevant legislation, regulations (including accountancy and audit regulations), risk methodologies, and audit techniques.
• Develop working practices and processes that maximise the use of new technology to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of audit services.

Essentials

• Part or fully qualified in ACA, ACCA, CIA, or an alternative relevant qualification. (Candidates who are part-qualified and currently part-way through their exams will be considered).
• Over 3 years of demonstrable on-the-job internal auditing experience.
• Proven ability to research, plan, execute, and report on a varied portfolio of internal audit assignments.
• Experience in working closely with senior management to agree on and drive corrective actions.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including competence in data analysis and data mining.
• Working knowledge of the Global Internal Auditing Standards.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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