The Audit and Risk Recruitment Company are pleased to be exclusively recruiting for senior internal auditors for a well known public sector organisation. This forward thinking organisation is a leader in the Public Sector space, both in terms of the audit technology they use and their training and mentoring process.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

• To carry out audit reviews without supervision and to a standard as set by the Company, as guided by the Assistant Director.
• To be responsible for the mentoring and direct supervision of auditors. This includes monitoring performance and quality and providing advice and guidance, as required. The Senior Auditor, in conjunction with their Assistant Director, will also approve timesheets and authorise leave and expense claims, for the colleagues assigned to them.
• To initiate the audit process, including meeting with the client manager to discuss the objectives and scope of the audit review.
• To ensure the design and completion of all aspects of the audit process, including the design of appropriate tests, in respect of every audit to a standard determined by the Company.
• To ensure a draft audit report is produced in respect of every audit undertaken and within a time scale agreed with the client manager. To ensure that recommendations in audit reports are agreed with client managers including implementation dates of same.
• To liaise with all levels of management, as required, with regard to the audit process including agreeing recommendations in reports with client managers and agreeing implementation dates of same.

Key requirements

• Qualified as an Internal Auditor (CMIIA or CIA) OR you meet the requirements for entry to the CIA qualification programme: 2:1 degree in any discipline, OR Internal Audit Practitioner designation with the last 3 years OR 5 years internal audit experience
• Experienced in internal audit delivery, including knowledge of IT audits
• Committed to delivering quality and improvement
• Enthusiastic to develop the use of data analytics and agile auditing
• A good communicator across all organisational levels
• Flexible, with a can-do attitude, and a collaborative approach to working
• Interested in professional development and continuous learning

Paying up to £42,000 with a generous pension and holiday scheme also in place, this is a great opportunity for internal auditors looking to take the next step in the career!