Our client is seeking an Internal Auditor on an initial 3 Month contract with the possibility of an extension Working Hours and Pay Rate: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. At a pay rate of £28.50 Per Hour PAYE Job Purpose: To review the Council's activities as a service to all levels of management. To measure, evaluate and report upon the effectiveness of internal controls, financial, managerial and other, as a contribution to the efficient, effective and secure use of resources within the City Council. Main Duties and

Responsibilities:
To conduct internal audit reviews in a professional manner using risk-based auditing techniques over a wide range of different audit environments and audit clients. To examine financial and other records of the Council's activities as specified and to report upon any irregularities or unsound practices. To examine specific activities of the Authority and report or advise on: Improved efficiency in administration Improvement in value for money Improved performance management procedures or techniques Improved controls to mitigate risks In line with the Head of Internal Audit's strategic plan, as approved by the Director of Finance and Civic Affairs Committee. To prepare as requested by the Head of Internal Audit, with the Director of Finance's approval, audit programmes, reports, internal control questionnaires, flow charts of procedure etc. Skills and Experience: Experience of planning and progressing internal audit work activities, applying professional internal audit standards, using initiative and independent judgement in their application Experience of supervision of junior audit staff. Experience of management of a programme of internal audits including planning and supervision of resources, client management, and quality assurance. Post qualification experience in applying internal auditing methodologies, to provide assurance on the management of operational and strategic risks. Experience of undertaking more complex audits. Significant experience of undertaking very complex/strategic audits. Relevant Experience. 121 Jobs is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.