Civic Recruitment Limited
Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud Auditor
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4 Months Contract with a Local Authority
Umbrella Pay Rate: £49.06 per hour umbrella
Summary
This is a 4-month contract role with a local authority, offering an umbrella pay rate of £49.06 per hour. The position is crucial for fulfilling statutory Section 151 responsibilities and meeting Accounts and Audit Regulations requirements. The role involves conducting complex audits, major reviews, and special investigations to ensure probity, compliance, and value for money in the delivery of Council services. Operating within a complex local government setting, the successful candidate will lead risk-based internal audits, evaluate financial controls, support the implementation of a new finance system, and provide high-quality assurance that contributes to the annual audit opinion and the Council's corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lead, and execute risk-based internal audit reviews across various financial and operational domains.
- Conduct detailed audits of key financial systems, processes, and controls.
- Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Produce clear, evidence-based audit findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Ensure audit assignments adhere to professional standards and agreed timelines.
- Review and evaluate core financial systems and related business processes.
- Provide assurance on financial controls, compliance, and risk management strategies.
- Support audit activities related to the Council’s finance system implementation and migration.
- Identify control weaknesses and opportunities for process improvements.
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Requirements
- Significant experience in delivering internal audit assignments within a complex organization.
- Proven experience in leading audits of key financial systems and financial controls.
- Experience in assessing governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.
- Ability to produce high-quality audit reports with practical and impactful recommendations.
- Experience in working independently and managing a varied audit workload.
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Relevant professional qualification such as CCAB qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA), Certified Internal Auditor (IIA), or equivalent.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
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Additional Information
- Working hours are 35 hours per week.
- A standard DBS check is required.
- This is a hybrid role based in Woolwich, requiring on-site presence at least two days a week.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.
- The role closes soon, so apply as soon as possible.
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