Senior Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the North East to appoint an interim Senior Internal Auditor.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced internal auditor with strong Local Authority / public sector audit experience to support a busy Internal Audit and Risk Management service.

Role details:

• Rate: £200 - £400 per day, negotiable depending on experience
• Contract: Interim 6 months +
• Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Flexi-time available, generally between 7am and 7pm
• Standard DBS required
• Working pattern / onsite requirement: TBC

The role:

You will be responsible for planning, leading and undertaking audits across a range of council services, providing assurance around risk management, controls and governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering internal audit assignments from start to finish
• Undertaking system audits, follow-ups and reviews across council services
• Interviewing officers and senior managers to assess systems, controls and risks
• Drafting testing strategies, completing audit testing and maintaining working papers
• Preparing clear audit reports with findings, risks and recommendations
• Advising senior managers on risk, control and governance matters
• Supporting investigations into suspected fraud, error or corruption where required
• Liaising with senior officers, external auditors, regulators and other stakeholders

What they're looking for:

• Recent internal audit experience, ideally within Local Government
• Strong understanding of internal audit frameworks, controls and risk management
• Experience producing and presenting audit findings/reports to senior officers
• Ability to work independently and manage audits to agreed timescales
• CIA / internal audit qualification desirable, though strong relevant experience will be considered

Interested, or know someone suitable?

Please send CVs to me direct at

Referral bonus of up to £300 available.