Senior Auditor, Public Sector – Risk & Governance

Westmorland and Furness Council; Penrith; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the in-house Internal Audit team in Cumbria. You will support delivery of the annual audit plan for the Council and LGPS, ensuring governance, risk management and internal control arrangements are sound.

The role requires audit experience in local government or similar public sector organisations, objectivity and integrity, and the ability to prepare clear audit reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, risk management and governance.
• Willingness to work towards the IIA qualification.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audit assignments across the Council's services.
• Prepare clear and concise audit reports for management.
• Work to achievable budgets and deadlines across multiple audits.

Skills

Audit knowledge

Risk management

Governance

IIA qualification

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a Senior Auditor to join the in-house Internal Audit team in Cumbria. You will support delivery of the annual audit plan for the Council and LGPS, ensuring governance, risk management and internal control arrangements are sound.

The role requires audit experience in local government or similar public sector organisations, objectivity and integrity, and the ability to prepare clear audit reports.