The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime Job Description Role Audit Manager Directorate Directorate of Audit Risk and Assurance Team DARA Job purpose To assist management of the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance with their responsibilities in achieving the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance Strategic Plan, by reporting on the adequacy and effectiveness of the governance, risk, and internal control framework for MOPAC and the MPS and DARA shared service clients as appropriate. To contribute to the delivery of an efficient and effective internal audit service by providing assurance through the Director of Audit, Risk and Assurance on the adequacy, effectiveness and reliability of the governance, risk and internal control frameworks. Principal Accountabilities Leading, managing and developing an effective audit team of up to four staff on a matrix management basis, utilising the services of the Risk and Assurance, Counter Fraud, Administrative and Analytical Support Teams, and contract audit staff as and when necessary. Planning and scoping audit assignments effectively, allocating audit resources, defining deadlines and ensuring a comprehensive and appropriate terms of reference is set for each review in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) requirements. Managing programmed audit assignments effectively and efficiently, ensuring work is produced to the required standard and deadlines. Identifying key risks to business objectives, evaluating and testing controls in place and identifying areas for improvement. Completing more complex areas of programmed audit assignments, informing and advising management of issues that have risk or control implications. Producing audit reports to meet the required standard for reporting to senior management. Contributing to the development of Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance policies and procedures. Performing the role of Audit Manager in support of the shared service agreements, as appropriate. Developing expertise in, and advise on, specific aspects of the business. Liaison with staff across the client base, of all ranks and grades, in the conduct of audit assignments, discussing findings, emerging risks and actions to address identified risks. General Responsibilities Manage staff and resources allocated to the job in accordance with MOPAC’s Code of Conduct, including their responsibilities around preventing fraud, bribery and corruption. Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues and all others in the workplace, in accordance with MOPAC Health and Safety policies. To work in accordance with data protection policies and adhere to Freedom of Information policies where appropriate. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, and participating in multi-disciplinary, cross-department and cross-organisational groups and project teams. To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably expected. Key relationships Accountable to: Group Audit Lead Accountable for: Staff and resources allocated to the job Principal contacts: MOPAC, MPS, GLA, LFB, LLDC, OPDC, NPCC, LS185 Person specification Technical requirements: A recognised qualification in Internal Auditing or Accountancy (at least CMIIA, CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent) with current membership of the appropriate professional body Effective organisational skills, and can demonstrate personal qualities and credibility to lead, develop and motivate staff to meet tight deadlines. Comprehensive knowledge of Internal Audit standards and procedures and a good level of practical experience in internal auditing applying these standards. A thorough understanding of systems and risk-based auditing. Good IT skills, competent user of Microsoft Office and IT applications. Analytical and enquiring mind with the ability to interpret key data/facts. Excellent oral and written communication skills to produce clear and concise factual findings supporting the reported level of assurance. Ability to negotiate and influence senior/middle managers through excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change and improvement. Behavioural competencies (Manager/Senior Specialist competencies applicable to this post) Delivering Outcomes Delivers quality outcomes to meet objectives Works in partnership to support the delivery of relevant objectives. Ensures a high quality service, balancing the needs of customers and stakeholders. Manages a range of tasks, delivering to time and quality, and monitoring the performance of others where relevant. Adapts and responds to shifting priorities. Deals with challenges and generates solutions. Reviews working practices and acts to improve service delivery. Manages work through informed and reliable judgement Implements plans and considers contingencies. Gathers and evaluates information to inform decision-making, and minimise risk where practicable. Provides guidance and support, seeking it where appropriate. Takes responsibility to promote improvement by identifying, sharing and applying lessons learnt. Organisational Influence Provides strong leadership Provides visible, approachable leadership and leads by example. Values and motivates colleagues, dealing with their concerns in a consultative way. Actively demonstrates the promotion of equality and valuing of diversity and helps others to do so. Develops from own experience and supports the development of others where relevant. Takes account of how own behaviour affects others. Ensures professional standards are upheld and that senior decisions are acted upon. Manages performance and staff issues appropriately and fairly where relevant. Shows initiative, personal resilience and motivation to deliver a quality service, demonstrating ownership over area of responsibility. Upholds legislation, regulations and policy, acting with integrity, and challenging those who do not. Develops effective communications and working relationships Builds effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders. Communicates effectively and inclusively with customers, senior managers and team members. Ensures clear, two-way communication through listening and responding appropriately, learning and sharing information. Works collaboratively across and outside of MOPAC where practicable, upholding organisational reputation. Productivity Manages the right resources to enable effective working Plans and prioritises work, aligning resources to achieve local objectives. Distributes work fairly according to capacity, knowledge and skills where relevant. Uses MOPAC resources ethically and appropriately, ensuring others do the same. Ensures efficient working Ensures and encourages efficient working. Makes sound workload and deployment judgements to maximise efficiency appropriately. Reviews working practices and strives to improve efficiency.