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Audit Executive – Local Government
Location: North London (Hybrid Working)
Rate/Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Audit Executive to join a high performing Internal Audit team within a large public sector organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional with strong local government experience to lead and deliver risk based audits across a diverse range of services. You will play a key role in providing independent assurance, identifying areas for improvement and supporting effective governance, risk management and control across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver internal audit assignments from initial scoping through to final reporting.
- Conduct compliance, operational and systems based audits across a wide range of service areas.
- Apply risk based auditing principles in accordance with professional standards.
- Produce high quality audit reports, findings and recommendations.
- Undertake follow up reviews to ensure agreed actions have been implemented.
- Provide professional advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders on audit and control matters.
- Review governance, financial, procurement and contract management arrangements.
- Support investigations and special audit reviews where required.
- Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, work programmes and service improvements.
- Assist in the mentoring and development of junior audit colleagues.
- Deliver training and awareness sessions to stakeholders across the organisation.
Essential Requirements
- Relevant professional qualification such as CIPFA, CCAB, IIA or AAT.
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years' experience delivering internal audits within a public sector organisation.
- Proven experience undertaking audits from planning and fieldwork through to final report.
- Strong understanding of risk based internal auditing.
- Knowledge of local government finance, governance and statutory frameworks.
- Experience auditing procurement, contracts and financial controls.
- Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and work independently.
Desirable Experience
- Experience working within a large local authority environment.
- Knowledge of fraud prevention and investigation processes.
- Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or service improvement programmes.
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work across a broad range of council services.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
*Rates depend on experience and client requirements
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