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Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud Auditor
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Posted:
9 October 2026 (15 days ago)
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Application Deadline:
6 January 2027
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
4 months contract with a local authority
Umbrella Pay Rate: 49.06 per hour umbrella
Summary
- This is a 4-month contract role with a local authority offering an umbrella pay rate of 49.06 per hour. The position is crucial for fulfilling statutory Section 151 responsibilities and meeting Accounts and Audit Regulations requirements. The role involves conducting complex audits major reviews and special investigations to ensure probity compliance and value for money in the delivery of Council services. Operating within a complex local government setting the successful candidate will lead risk-based internal audits evaluate financial controls support the implementation of a new finance system and provide high-quality assurance that contributes to the annual audit opinion and the Councils corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Plan lead and execute risk-based internal audit reviews across various financial and operational domains.
- Conduct detailed audits of key financial systems processes and controls.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance risk management and internal control frameworks.
- Produce clear evidence-based audit findings conclusions and recommendations.
- Ensure audit assignments adhere to professional standards and agreed timelines.
- Review and evaluate core financial systems and related business processes.
- Provide assurance on financial controls compliance and risk management strategies.
- Support audit activities related to the Councils finance system implementation and migration.
- Identify control weaknesses and opportunities for process improvements.
Requirements:
- Significant experience in delivering internal audit assignments within a complex organization.
- Proven experience in leading audits of key financial systems and financial controls.
- Experience in assessing governance risk management and internal control frameworks.
- Ability to produce high-quality audit reports with practical and impactful recommendations.
- Experience in working independently and managing a varied audit workload.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Relevant professional qualification such as CCAB qualified accountant (ACA ACCA CIPFA CIMA) Certified Internal Auditor (IIA) or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Additional Information
- Working hours are 35 hours per week.
- A standard DBS check is required.
- This is a hybrid role based in Woolwich requiring on-site presence at least two days a week.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes soon so apply as soon as possible.
Required Skills:
We are reviewing our internal audit plan for the current year to ensure there is a sharp focus on the Councils higher risk areas to enable a robust annual assurance opinion. Its expected that this will include our key financial systems and preparations for migrating to a new finance system.
Required Education:
We are reviewing our internal audit plan for the current year to ensure there is a sharp focus on the Councils higher risk areas to enable a robust annual assurance opinion. Its expected that this will include our key financial systems and preparations for migrating to a new finance system.
