Description
JOB SUMMARY
Methods is currently looking for an experienced auditor to contribute to the operational requirements of the Internal Audit Plan, so as to provide its clients with a comprehensive modern audit service on its internal control and risk management activities.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- During audit assignments undertaking all key stages of the reviews including planning, audit testing, analysis of a variety of complex information and commenting on required policy/procedural enhancements.
- Produce audit reports summarising key findings and make recommendations, without the advice of the audit manager, for improvements to procedures and control systems
- Attendance at exit meetings/report discussion meetings with senior managers in order to highlight the significance of the audit findings and negotiate recommendations for control and procedural enhancements.
- Attendance at pre-audit meeting to agree and develop assignment scope and attendance at exit meetings and report discussion meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESPECT OF OTHER ORGANISATIONS
- Undertake and supervise audit assignments at a variety of external clients as required, in line with all requirements set out above.
- Liaison with senior managers across all organisations to develop the, annual timetable audit assignment briefs (including the audit day budget) and work plans.
- Monitoring the audit assignment budgets, to ensure that assignments are completed within budget.
- Lead auditor for a nominated client organisation.
- First point of call for queries and advice on policy/procedural development across a rage of systems for that client organisation.
- Experience of Audit Committee attendance including the presentation of audit reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Practitioner Institute of Internal Auditors (PIIA) or studying for professional accountancy qualification (diploma)
- Member Association of Accounting Technicians (MAAT)
- or Relevant Degree.
- (or equivalent knowledge and experience)
- Attendance at relevant courses to gain additional specialist knowledge, in areas such as risk management, governance, capital, fraud etc.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development