3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
Our small and friendly Internal Audit team seeks a high-calibre candidate to provide interim support to deliver our annual plan of work. The ideal candidate will have
A professional CCAB, CMIIA or AAT qualification or part qualification or a proven track record of relevant experience in a similar role, ideally with a minimum of 2-3 years' PQE and prior experience of local government or wider public sector internal audit
An analytical and detail-oriented mindset, with a thorough understanding of risk-based auditing approaches
Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to independently plan and deliver engagements from end-to-end and produce high-quality outputs.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
To deliver an efficient and effective provision of a comprehensive internal audit service covering a full range of functions across the authority, including complex, cross-cutting pieces of work.
To provide advice, counsel and recommendations on the effective management of the council's strategic and higher risk activities
To ensure that the service is delivered in accordance with agreed professional audit standards, codes of conduct and core council values
To contribute to providing the annual audit opinion on the robustness of Islington's internal control environment, risk management and governance arrangements.
To provide professional advice to senior stakeholders as part of internal audit's advisory function.
To provide these services across all of the council's activities including partners, contracted services and voluntary sector contributors.
To contribute to the shared audit service with Camden and Cross Council Audit Service and potentially non-Local Authority organisations e.g. London Waste, North London Waste Authority, London Grid for Learning.
Where requested, present audit reports to senior level boards, such as DMTs, Corporate Governance Group and CMT and/or Members.
Essential Experience Required:
Experience in a similar role, ideally with a minimum of 2-3 years' PQE and prior experience of local government or wider public sector internal audit is essential.
Experience of auditing and counter fraud standards, guidelines etc. applicable to public sector bodies essential.
Significant experience in developing and undertaking planned audits is essential.
Essential Qualification Required:
A professional CCAB, CMIIA or AAT qualification or part qualification is essential.
Additional information to note:
Working hours: 35 hours a week.
The role closes soon, please apply ASAP.