Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for conducting comprehensive audit assurance engagements across all Council functions and services, ensuring adherence to the approved audit plan. This role involves reviewing test evidence, developing risk-based audit programs, and preparing high-quality reports with actionable recommendations. The auditor will also communicate issues proactively and coordinate post-audit reviews with management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake assigned audit assurance engagements in accordance with the approved audit plan.
• Obtain and review test evidence to ensure well-documented audit conclusions.
• Complete working papers and files to a professional standard for reporting purposes.
• Develop risk-based audit programmes and testing procedures relevant to business needs.
• Identify and communicate issues proactively, offering innovative solutions.
• Prepare high-quality draft reports and action plans for each audit assignment.
• Coordinate post-audit review meetings with client managers.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of audit processes and methodologies.
• Ability to develop risk-based audit programmes.
• Excellent documentation and report writing skills.
• Proactive communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in conducting audits in a public sector or council environment.
• Knowledge of governance and risk management frameworks.

Salary (Rate): £325

City: West Midlands

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other