Internal Audit Manager - Interim
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in North London to appoint an Interim Internal Audit Manager to support the delivery of a high-quality internal audit service.
This is a hands-on interim leadership assignment, reporting into the Head of Internal Audit, with responsibility for managing a small audit team, overseeing complex risk-based audit work, and supporting assurance reporting across the Council.
What's on Offer
Day Rate: £335.94 per day - £425 per day Umbrella/Ltd
Contract length: 3 months initially, with possible extension
Full-time
Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week on-site
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The Role
The successful candidate will take operational responsibility for leading and motivating the internal audit team, ensuring delivery of complex audit assignments in line with professional standards and the Council's internal audit methodology. The role includes managing 3 direct reports, delivering risk-based audits, quality reviewing team output, monitoring KPIs and deputising for the Head of Internal Audit where required.
Key responsibilities:
· Lead, manage and develop a small internal audit team.
· Deliver and oversee complex, risk-based internal audit reviews.
· Quality review audit work to ensure compliance with internal methodology and professional standards.
· Evaluate internal controls across a range of Council services, including finance, housing, social care, procurement and commercial ventures.
· Produce clear, evidence-based audit reports with practical recommendations.
· Track and report progress against agreed audit actions.
· Support the development of audit strategy, plans, assurance maps and work programmes.
· Provide technical advice on governance, risk management and internal control.
· Prepare performance analysis and management information for senior stakeholders, boards and committees.
· Deputise for the Head of Internal Audit when required.
About You
You will ideally have:
· Extensive experience planning, leading and delivering complex internal audits.
· Experience managing or supervising internal audit staff.
· Strong knowledge of professional internal audit standards.
· Excellent report writing, stakeholder engagement and presentation skills.
· Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy local authority environment.
· Experience improving internal audit processes and service delivery.
· A relevant qualification such as CCAB, CMIIA, CIA, IAP, QIAL or equivalent.
· Local Authority or wider public sector experience would be desirable, but is not essential.
How to Apply
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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