Job Description

The Senior Finance Auditor will agree a clear outline of the scope of the audit and how it will be undertaken. They will 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.

They will undertake specific unplanned work or investigations for complex, technical, political and sensitive issues and irregularities and fraud.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following: CCAB qualified accountant. or CMIIA qualified. or CCAB part-qualified with extensive relevant experience. or PIIA qualified with extensive relevant experience. or AAT qualified with extensive post qualification experience. Demonstrable experience of undertaking risk based internal audits of new or emerging complex, technical, political and sensitive issues. Thorough understanding of modern internal audit techniques and their application in local government. Thorough understanding of risk management and corporate governance frameworks. A good understanding of the political and financial environment affecting local authority service delivery. Experience of operating successfully within political, corporate, policy and/or financial constraints. Experience: Local government finance audit: 3 years (Required)