Job Description

Primarily undertaking a portfolio of risk based audits of new or emerging complex, technical, political and sensitive issues. Occasionally undertaking complex parts of a pre-defined work programme.

Within the agreed scope of work, to: -

* Devise a clear outline of the scope of the audit and how it will be undertaken
* For risk based audits, using risk management methodology, to identify, evaluate and agree the relevant key risks with the appropriate risk owners consistent with the engagement's activities
* Evaluate controls, design and apply tests and obtain sufficient and relevant evidence to confirm controls are operating as required in order to form an opinion
* Report verbally and in writing the conclusion reached and the level of assurance to be given
* Make balanced recommendations for improvements where appropriate
* Adhere to the standards and processes established for the Service
* Schedule and control assigned work to ensure delivery within allocated budget and timeframes
* Provide guidance and support as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrable experience of undertaking risk based internal audits of new or emerging complex, technical, political and sensitive issues Experience of operating successfully within political, corporate, policy and/or financial constraints. Evidence of working with and responding to customers. Thorough understanding of modern internal audit techniques and their application in local government.