Senior Auditor – AR

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Senior Auditor 

  1. Prepare and undertake the allocated audits and consultancy work without or limited supervision on operations and management arrangements across the Partnerships and Council services as specified within the Annual Internal Audit Plan.
  2. Test, evaluate and document controls in systems to assess whether they are adequate to mitigate risks identified. Report orally and in writing to senior Internal Audit staff, and relevant Service Managers and Heads of Service to propose improvements or changes necessary to ensure compliance with expected controls and recommend improvements to ensure maximum effectiveness.
  3. Provide Service Managers with an assurance of the adequacy of system controls and advise them regarding audit and operational implications of recommended changes to systems to enhance controls. Encourage implementation of recommendations through discussion and negotiation with all levels of staff to find practical solutions having regard to available resources.
  4. Provide reports of work done and outcomes to inform Directors, Heads of Service, Portfolio Holder(s) and relevant Audit Committees (and in compliance with partner management arrangements) provide continuous assurance regarding the adequacy of the Partnership’s and Council’s system controls.
  5. To undertake ad hoc analytical and strategic reviews and provide financial and non-financial advice thereon.
  6. Assist External Audit with its statutory functions.
  7. To supervise, coach, and support more junior members of the Internal Audit Services team across the Council and Partnerships, acting as the main contact for support during audit assignments.
  8. To participate in training and development and inter-local Authority working parties.
  9. To promote best practice across the Authority and within the Audit Partnerships.
  10. To develop and maintain positive relationships with auditees and other Council staff, including strategic management and Councillors.
  11. Assist with Data Protection responsibilities.
  12. Assist with Whistleblowing Investigations, or other Counter Fraud support as may be required.