Senior Auditor
Location: Tŷ Draig, St David’s Park, Deeside, CH5 3FF
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 2+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £ 19.66 per hour
Job Ref: OR11370
Responsibilities
Provide independent, objective assurance and consulting activities to add value and insight to the Authority through evaluating and improving risk management, control, and governance processes.
Manage and perform major risk-based, key systems, regulatory, and advisory reviews as allocated by the Principal Auditor.
Identify objectives, risks, expected controls, and a testing strategy for risk-based work to ensure adequacy and effectiveness.
Perform testing and analysis of financial and non-financial data, evaluate results, and incorporate findings into automated electronic working papers and audit reports.
Work independently on reviews, applying technical knowledge throughout, including project management from initial contact to debrief and preparation of audit reports.
Plan and coordinate complex audit assignments to meet time budgets, deadlines, and client requirements, with the ability to reprioritize work as needed.
Contribute to the preparation, development, and revision of policies and procedures, providing technical and control advice.
Communicate audit, consultancy, and advisory work to Chief Officers and all levels of management and staff, persuading clients of the validity of actions and negotiating methodology and timescales.
Undertake both proactive and reactive fraud investigations, representing the Authority as required at disciplinary and court hearings.
Ensure all work is performed to the professional standards laid down by relevant professional bodies.
Maintain Continuous Professional Development and assist and deputize for the Principal Auditors as required.
Supervise work generated by Graduate Trainees or Accounting Technicians as applicable.
Person Specification
Qualified Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Qualified Accounting Technician (AAT), or part-qualified Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA) or Accountant (e.g., CIPFA, ACCA) or relevant equivalent qualification.
Evidence of continuous professional development according to the requirements of the relevant professional body.
Proven knowledge and audit experience to deliver risk-based auditing, with experience using computerised working paper systems.
Knowledge and understanding of risk management and corporate governance.
Ability to manage projects to ensure delivery on time and within specified days, while maintaining quality and performance standards.
Skills in using spreadsheets, word processing, databases, and specialist audit software for analytical review.
Ability to apply legislation, regulations, and codes of practice across all areas of the Authority.
Experience in conducting investigations in accordance with legislation and codes of guidance, using tact and diplomacy.
Objective decision-making based on evidence and research, with the ability to form opinions on control environment adequacy and effectiveness.
Flintshire County Council's core behavioral competencies: Customer First, Working Smarter, Working Together/Partnership, Communication, Change, Leading and Managing.
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