Internal Auditor

3-month contract position with a local authority

• Direct and lead internal audit reviews for various partners/clients across the South of England.
  


• Utilize a risk-based approach to review client risks and design work programs to evaluate and test internal controls.
  


• Analyse findings to assess their impact on the risk environment.
  


• Formulate opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of current control frameworks.
  


• Negotiate actions to address identified weaknesses, agreeing on timescales and responsibilities.
  


• Supervise and complete work in the audit certification of grant claims, ensuring compliance with grant instructions.
  


• Contribute to the development of audit practices by designing audit programs and implementing new approaches.
  

• Minimum of a qualified Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) or equivalent (level 4) with significant experience.