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 strong project management skills and a background in audit methodologies. The consultant will work in a hybrid arrangement, spending at least three days a week in the office. Candidates must be qualified accountants with experience in a top audit firm or a large internal audit department.

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 issues/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