Senior Auditor
Location: Lancashire
Contract: Temporary (6 months)
Salary: £28.87-£30.87 umbrella / £25.44-£27.18 PAYE Inclusive / £22.70-£24.25 PAYE Exclusive
Start Date: ASAP
Job Description
Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a local authority in Lancashire for a Senior Auditor to join the team on a temporary basis. The postholder will supervise members of the audit team, lead complex and risk-based audit reviews, and provide expert advice and guidance on risk management, governance and internal controls across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex, strategic and risk-based internal audits and reviews, ensuring the audit plan is achieved in accordance with professional standards and agreed procedures.
- Supervise and support audit team members, reviewing working papers and reports to ensure work is delivered to a high standard, within budget and to agreed deadlines.
- Provide expert risk and control advice, guidance and support to stakeholders across the organization, including involvement in consultancy projects, investigations and service reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement within the Internal Audit service, contributing to quality assurance initiatives, staff development and the production of clear, concise and impactful audit reports.
Candidate Criteria
- CCAB qualified accountant with significant experience as an auditor, preferably within local authority or public sector.
- Strong understanding of internal audit principles, professional standards, risk management and governance.
- Significant experience working within internal audit, risk management or governance, including providing audit advice and guidance.
- Previous supervisory experience, with ability to motivate, supervise and review junior team members and their work
- Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and build effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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