Senior Auditor

Wrexham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wrexham to assist with the appointment of a Senior Auditor on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: 19.81 - 25.33 per hour

Summary:

To provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting service to Wrexham County Borough Council evaluating the effectiveness of the Councils control environment in achieving its objectives.

The Senior Auditor will review evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal controls governance and risk management arrangements ensuring the proper efficient and effective use of the Councils resources.

The role also involves supervising mentoring and supporting Internal Auditors while promoting continuous improvement compliance with legislation and adherence to the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).

Responsibilities:

Undertake risk-based audits of Council systems services and processes to identify control strengths weaknesses and areas for improvement.
Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls governance and risk management arrangements.
Coordinate prioritise and plan the work of Internal Auditors to meet the internal audit plan and assignment deadlines.
Ensure all internal audit activities comply with the PSIAS Internal Audits Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme and the Councils Financial Regulations.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal audit methodologies legislation and professional standards through Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Qualifications:

Part-qualified CIPFA (Diploma level) or equivalent CCAB qualification; or
Holder of one of the following professional qualifications: AAT IIA or QICA.

Experience:

Proven experience as an Auditor within the public sector ideally in local government.
Demonstrated ability to deliver the internal audit plan and investigations to planned timescales.
Competence in using ICT systems data analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience of working to professional quality standards such as PSIAS.
Evidence of building strong working relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Car driver with the ability to travel as required.

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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We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wrexham to assist with the appointment of a Senior Auditor on a 3-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: 19.81 - 25.33 per hour Summary: To provide a...