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Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 48,003 - 48,003 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Barnet, Greater London

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Internal Audit Executive – Financial
Barnet
Permanent
£(phone number removed) per annum
Our client is looking for an experienced Internal Audit Executive – Financial
There is an expectation of at least 2-3 days per week minimum in the office.
You’ll hold a relevant qualification such as CIPFA, AAT, IIA or another CCAB-recognised qualification, along with a degree or equivalent.
You’ll bring sound knowledge of auditing principles and standards, and demonstrable experience of conducting internal audits within a public sector setting.
A strong understanding of local government finance and services is essential, as is the ability to apply risk-based auditing in practice.
This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk
1. Job Purpose: The primary role of the audit executive will be to become a leading point of audit advice and assurance, this includes:
▪ Provide flexible and responsive audits to a range of services
▪ Proactively seek ways of improving the audit approach and associated working practices
▪ Actively participate in service developments or projects
▪ Take responsibility for the timely and accurate completion of audits
▪ Ensuring work undertaken reviews the value for money aspects of the area under review, as appropriate
2. Key accountabilities:
1. To plan individual audit assignments in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan, with due regard to client availability.
2. To undertake a mixture of audit assignments unsupervised, including compliance reviews and systems-based reviews of Council management systems.
3. To take ownership of and conduct follow up reviews in accordance with the Internal Audit follow up procedure.
4. To ensure that assignments are conducted with a risk-based approach, in accordance with the professional standards that are defined by Global Internal Audit Standards and the Audit Manual.
5. To pro-actively maintain up to date accounting knowledge and audit expertise in order to provide help, support and guidance to services, supporting compliance with statutory and non statutory obligations, legislation, regulations and current business processes and procedures.
6. To comply with the Continuing Professional Development requirements of the appropriate accounting institute.
7. To complete assignments within allocated budget and report to the Head of Internal Audit where potential variations may arise.
8. To manage own time with regard to assignment allocations and other work/training obligations.
9. To identify and report to Management any system weaknesses or other financial issues that require other audit work and attention or should be included in the Annual Audit Plan.
10. To participate actively as a member of the Assurance & Public Protection Directorate to assist in the continual improvement of service standards, customer satisfaction and performance management.
11. To support any junior auditors and assist with their development.
12. To provide technical and professional advice on audit issues to staff throughout the Council.
13. To represent the Assurance & Public Protection Directorate at internal working groups on a full range of technical and professional issues as appropriate.
14. While working within well-defined processes and procedures, to contribute to the development of practical and innovative solutions to a range of financial, legislative, logistical and operational problems.
15. To participate in the construction of and delivery of training for key stakeholders, including Council staff, members and schools.
16. As appropriate participate in the development of work programmes to meet changes in circumstances and legislation.
17. To undertake internal audit related projects and investigations at the request of the Head of Internal Audit.
18. To maintain links with the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT). 19. Any other duties reasonably requested by management.
20. Carry out all accountabilities in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures
21. Team Leadership and Management: Function as part of a team and work towards achieving personal objectives in line with the Internal Audit Plan/Strategy.
22. Performance and Customer Focus: Achievement of high-quality service to clients achieved through satisfaction surveys for each audit undertaken.
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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer

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