Senior Auditor

Summary: The Senior Audit Consultant role at a global business in Southampton involves leading audit reviews, assessing internal controls, and preparing reports on audit findings. This position is offered on a 9-month fixed-term contract and requires a qualified accountant with experience in audit methodologies. The consultant will also be responsible for identifying operational improvements and presenting findings to management. The role supports hybrid working arrangements, requiring at least three days in the office each week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage
• Perform walkthroughs to develop understanding of processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly
• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls
• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact
• Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk
• Prepare reporting to communicate audit results
• Lead meetings and present to management on issue/opportunities identified

Key Skills:

• Qualified Accountant
• Worked in the Big 4 or Top 6 Audit Firm or have worked in a large Internal Audit department in industry
• Strong Project Management skills
• Good background in audit methodologies

Salary (Rate): £70,000

City: Southampton

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other