Job Description

The role is part of the biggest Finance transformation project the council has ever undertaken and this role is a crucial role within the project. The Internal Audit function is being brought back in-house having been outsourced for some significant period of time. This role provides the opportunity to be part of a new and exciting development within a broader ‘assurance’ team that includes counter fraud, risk and insurance and financial governance. The Finance and Commercial services team are crucial to helping the council deliver on its ambitious new plans. Whilst we recognize there is still a lot to be done to re-establish itself with its members, the community, and other stakeholders this is an exciting time to join our team and play your part in a team whose ambition is to have a truly positive and transformational impact on the future of the council and the community.

This role will allow you to have impact, be challenged and be part of a team that wants to leave a positive legacy within both the organization and community.

What you'll be doing?

• Undertaking risk-based audit reviews to appropriate quality standards, within agreed deadlines and budgets.
• Preparing clear and concise audit reports using standard audit report template, documenting the outcomes and assurance opinion of each audit review together with practical recommendations
• Planning and organizing own workload to include agreeing achievable deadlines with client following consultation with Senior Auditor/Audit Manager.
• Monitor workload and timescales on a frequent basis to ensure all deadlines are met and time is used productively in the delivery of internal audit assignments
• Client liaison / representing the internal audit service – attend key meetings with audit clients, including scoping meeting and closeout meetings
• To work with and support the Internal Audit Manager and Senior Auditors on the development of risk-based audit plans and to provide a robust annual opinion on the adequacy of the overall control environment.

In this role, you will work within a rapidly changing environment which is under intense scrutiny. You will be part of a team where you will be required to play an important role in helping to deliver the corporate plan ensuring full integration with financial plans. Slough Borough Council is a challenging but rewarding place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. You will have the opportunity to leave a legacy both within the company and community. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:

• Flexible and hybrid working options with an expectation of at least 2 days per week in the office
• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 29 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 32 days after 5 years’ service
• generous pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives including cycle rides and sports tournaments amongst others
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Tax - free childcare and childcare services
• Discounted car parking
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• PIIA (or equivalent qualification from the CIIA) or AAT.
• Experience of delivering internal audit within a local authority or similarly complex organization.
• Substantial generalist internal auditing experience.
• Experience of writing audit reports and presenting audit findings and recommendations to organizational management
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure whilst ensuring attention to detail.
• Motivated, enthusiastic and keen to progress and take responsibility for own development.