Audit Executive – Local Government

Location: North London (Hybrid Working)
Rate/Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Audit Executive to join a high performing Internal Audit team within a large public sector organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified audit professional with strong local government experience to lead and deliver risk based audits across a diverse range of services. You will play a key role in providing independent assurance, identifying areas for improvement and supporting effective governance, risk management and control across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver internal audit assignments from initial scoping through to final reporting.
• Conduct compliance, operational and systems based audits across a wide range of service areas.
• Apply risk based auditing principles in accordance with professional standards.
• Produce high quality audit reports, findings and recommendations.
• Undertake follow up reviews to ensure agreed actions have been implemented.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to managers and stakeholders on audit and control matters.
• Review governance, financial, procurement and contract management arrangements.
• Support investigations and special audit reviews where required.
• Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, work programmes and service improvements.
• Assist in the mentoring and development of junior audit colleagues.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to stakeholders across the organisation.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant professional qualification such as CIPFA, CCAB, IIA or AAT.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering internal audits within a public sector organisation.
• Proven experience undertaking audits from planning and fieldwork through to final report.
• Strong understanding of risk based internal auditing.
• Knowledge of local government finance, governance and statutory frameworks.
• Experience auditing procurement, contracts and financial controls.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments and work independently.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within a large local authority environment.
• Knowledge of fraud prevention and investigation processes.
• Experience supporting organisational change, transformation or service improvement programmes.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to work across a broad range of council services.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements