Senior Auditor

London  ‐ Onsite
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Description

*Senior Auditor - up to £400/day - 6 month contract - London*

Security Clearance: Must already hold CTC clearance or be willing to undergo.

We have an exciting opportunity to join one of our key clients in London who are looking for a Senior Auditor to join their team. The post reports directly to UK Export Finance's Head of Internal Audit who reports in turn to the Accounting Officer. The role offers a varied programme of audits from financial compliance to strategic development. Some audits will include elements of IT and project assurance. All audits are sponsored by senior management usually at Senior Civil Service level. Working as part of a team of 4, you would be required to provide assurance that key principles are being upheld within the terms and conditions of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and other key industry standards.

Key tasks and deliverables:
*Planning and delivering individual audit and advisory assignments, as outlined in the Internal Audit Annual Plan, to scope, quality, time and within budget
*Contributing to the overall audit strategy and the process of ongoing assurance to the Accounting Officer and audit sponsor/s on the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of UK Export Finance's risk management, control and governance processes
*Representing internal audit on internal programme and project boards as necessary to advise on risk and control issues and to provide assurance in regard to adherence to relevant programme and project management standards
*Delivering draft and final reports in line with agreed deadlines, keeping sponsors and key stakeholders informed of major issues as they arise and at key stages of fieldwork
*Promoting the role and value of Internal Audit and Assurance service on an ongoing basis through formal and informal channels
*Liaising and co-operating with UK Export Finance's external auditors to ensure the efficient use of the total audit effort.

Essential skills and experience:
*A professional qualification, either as a chartered member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA) or a qualified accountant (CCAB membership)
*Internal Audit experience across complex organisations with a focus on adding value to the organisation. This will cover financial and operational audits.
*Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills, as the post holder will write reports, make presentations and provide briefings for Executive Members and senior managers across the organisation
*Experience of auditing within a changing business and process environment.

Desirable skills and experience:
*Experience in the financial services sector
*Experience of influencing senior management within an organisation including at Executive Board level.

Start date
ASAP
Duration
6 months
From
Berry Technical
Published at
14.04.2016
Project ID:
1110721
Contract type
Freelance
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