Senior Auditor - Local Gov Risk & Governance (Hybrid)

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Perks and discounts

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. The role involves delivering independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls across the Council. You will work from home or Council offices as required and progress toward the IIA qualification.

You will join a dedicated team, contribute to the annual audit plan, and manage multiple assignments across directorates while maintaining high standards of integrity and objectivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit within local government or similar public sector organisations.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with the audit team and services being audited.
• Must be objective, impartial with high integrity and able to analyse information.
• Willingness to work towards the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audit assignments across the Council’s services and prepare clear and concise audit reports.
• Work to achievable budgets and deadlines and manage multiple audits concurrently.
• Contribute to delivering the annual audit plan for the Council and LGPS.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Governance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. The role involves delivering independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls across the Council. You will work from home or Council offices as required and progress toward the IIA qualification.

You will join a dedicated team, contribute to the annual audit plan, and manage multiple assignments across directorates while maintaining high standards of integrity and objectivity.