Senior Internal Auditor

Industry: Local Government

Location: London (Hybrid Working, 2-3 days onsite)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Role Type: Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join a London local authority.

This is a varied and influential role offering the opportunity to deliver high-quality internal audit and assurance services across a broad range of operational and corporate functions. Working as part of a professional and collaborative audit team, you will play a key role in providing independent assurance, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting effective governance, risk management and internal control arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver a range of risk-based internal audit assignments from planning and scoping through to final reporting.
• Conduct compliance, financial, operational and systems-based audits across a diverse portfolio of services.
• Evaluate governance, risk management and internal control frameworks, providing practical and value-adding recommendations.
• Undertake follow-up reviews to assess the implementation of agreed actions.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and provide professional audit advice across the organisation.
• Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, working practices and service improvements.
• Support investigations, special projects and emerging assurance requirements as required.
• Assist in the development and mentoring of junior colleagues.
• Deliver presentations, briefings and training sessions to stakeholders where appropriate.
• Ensure audits are delivered to professional standards, within agreed timescales and budget requirements.

Essential experience:

• Qualified CIPFA, AAT, IIA or another CCAB-recognised qualification, alongside a degree or equivalent level qualification.
• At least five years' experience delivering internal audits within a public sector environment.
• Strong knowledge of internal auditing principles, standards and best practice.
• Proven experience managing audits from planning and fieldwork through to final reporting.
• A solid understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies and their practical application.
• Knowledge of local government finance, governance frameworks and statutory requirements.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.