Audit Manager
Posted 2 days ago by Sellick Partnership
£425 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London
Summary: The Internal Audit Manager role is an interim position for 3 months, with a possibility of extension, focused on leading complex, risk-based internal audits within a Local Government organization in London. The role involves managing an audit team, reviewing governance and risk management processes, and producing high-quality reports for stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in internal audit, particularly in the public sector, and possess strong stakeholder management skills. This position requires a relevant professional qualification and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and delivering a portfolio of complex, risk-based internal audits across a broad range of council services
- Managing and supporting the Internal Audit team to ensure delivery against key targets and professional standards
- Reviewing governance, risk management and control processes, identifying areas for improvement and providing practical recommendations
- Producing high-quality audit reports for senior stakeholders and committee level meetings
- Supporting the development of audit plans, methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
- Building effective relationships with senior officers, elected members and external stakeholders
- Providing technical advice and guidance on audit, governance and compliance matters
Key Skills:
- Proven experience delivering and managing complex internal audit assignments, ideally within local government or the wider public sector
- Previous experience managing or mentoring audit staff within a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of governance, risk and internal control frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- A relevant professional qualification such as CCAB, CMIIA, CIA, IAP or QIAL
- Knowledge of the key risks and challenges facing local authorities would be highly advantageous
Salary (Rate): £425/day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Role: Internal Audit Manager
Type: Interim, 3 months with possible extension
Day Rate: £300 to £425 per day
Hybrid: Ideally 2 days per week onsite
Location: London
Sellick Partnership is partnering with a Local Government organisation in London to recruit an Internal Audit Manager on an interim basis for an initial 3-month contract with the possibility of extension.
The responsibilities of the Internal Audit Manager will be:
- Leading and delivering a portfolio of complex, risk-based internal audits across a broad range of council services
- Managing and supporting the Internal Audit team to ensure delivery against key targets and professional standards
- Reviewing governance, risk management and control processes, identifying areas for improvement and providing practical recommendations
- Producing high-quality audit reports for senior stakeholders and committee level meetings
- Supporting the development of audit plans, methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
- Building effective relationships with senior officers, elected members and external stakeholders
- Providing technical advice and guidance on audit, governance and compliance matters
The ideal candidate for the Internal Audit Manager role will have:
- Proven experience delivering and managing complex internal audit assignments, ideally within local government or the wider public sector
- Previous experience managing or mentoring audit staff within a fast paced environment
- Strong understanding of governance, risk and internal control frameworks
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including report writing and presentations
- A relevant professional qualification such as CCAB, CMIIA, CIA, IAP or QIAL
- Knowledge of the key risks and challenges facing local authorities would be highly advantageous
How to apply for the Internal Audit Manager role: If you believe that you are well-suited to this excellent opportunity of Internal Audit Manager, please apply directly or contact Tim Farnsworth at Sellick Partnership Derby Office for more information. CVs will be screened and sent over to the client for shortlisting, with successful applicant interviews arranged as soon as possible.
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