Senior Internal Auditor (Financial)

i-jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

i-jobs is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor (Financial) to join our team at Guildhall, Cambridge. You will lead financial internal audit reviews, assess controls, and prepare clear audit findings in line with standards.

This 37-hour week role runs Monday to Friday with a start ASAP and a fixed-term contract through 31 March 2027. The ideal candidate has significant experience in financial internal audit, strong knowledge of controls and risk management, and excellent reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial internal audit or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management and audit processes.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and identify key risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and professional audit reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out financial internal audit reviews in line with agreed audit plans and professional standards.
• Assess financial controls, processes and procedures to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyse financial and operational information to support audit work.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit findings, reports and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with relevant stakeholders and agree appropriate actions.
• Monitor agreed recommendations and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate audit records and supporting documentation.
• Provide professional advice on internal controls, risk management and financial procedures.

Skills

Financial audit

Risk assessment

Audit reporting

Communication

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Job description

Senior Internal Auditor (Financial)

Position: Senior Internal Auditor (Financial)

Location: Guildhall, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 5 October 2026 - 31 March 2027

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Rate: Up to £23.70 per hour

Job Reference: 5304228

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out financial internal audit reviews in line with agreed audit plans and professional standards.
• Assess financial controls, processes and procedures to identify risks and areas for improvement.
• Gather and analyse financial and operational information to support audit work.
• Prepare clear and accurate audit findings, reports and recommendations.
• Discuss audit findings with relevant stakeholders and agree appropriate actions.
• Monitor agreed recommendations and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Maintain accurate audit records and supporting documentation.
• Provide professional advice on internal controls, risk management and financial procedures.

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

• Significant experience in financial internal audit or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management and audit processes.
• Ability to analyse complex financial information and identify key risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and professional audit reports.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Relevant professional qualifications, licences or registrations where legally required for the role.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Previous experience working within a local authority or public-sector organisation.
• Experience of auditing public-sector financial processes and controls.
• Relevant internal audit, accountancy or financial qualification.
• Experience using audit or financial management systems.