Summary: The Internal Auditor role involves supporting the Head of Internal Audit and the Internal Audit manager in executing the Annual Internal Audit strategy for a local government organization in Brent. The position requires delivering high-quality audit outcomes and providing valuable recommendations while managing a hybrid working arrangement. This is a two-month contract with potential for extension, focusing on risk-based audits and stakeholder engagement. The role is within the scope of IR35 regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake risk-based audit reviews and ad hoc audit projects across the Internal Audit Shared Service.
• Assist in the development of the risk-based audit plan.
• Ensure audit reviews are conducted in line with the Shared Service Audit Protocol and methodology.
• Complete audit reviews within the allocated time-scale and budget.
• Report any potential overruns to the Internal Audit Manager with reasons and solutions.
• Supervise and control the work of trainees/junior staff on assigned projects.
• Inform the Audit Manager and Head of Internal Audit of any fraud or irregularities detected during audits.
• Participate in training initiatives as required by the Audit Manager/HIA.
• Complete annual appraisal requirements and maintain necessary records for performance monitoring.

Key Skills:

• IIA Qualified or Part-Qualified; accountancy qualifications also acceptable.
• Experience in risk-based internal auditing.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and outcome-focused.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience in producing high-quality audit reports.

Salary (Rate): £35.65

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other