Senior Auditor

Job Category: Technical

Job location: Lambpit Street, Wrexham, Wrexham Principal Area, LL11 1AR, 

Wrexham County Borough Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £19.81 per hour  

Preferably the candidate with have experience in the National Fraud Initiative and use of the NFI portal and carrying out investigations. The JD refers to PSIAS – this is now the GIASJOB PURPOSE   To provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting service to the Council on the control environment by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisation�s objectives.To objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of the control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. To assist the Council:to improve its operations and accomplish its objectives and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement. To provide levels of assurance to Chief Officers and Senior Managers by auditing, advising and reporting on a portfolio of high and medium risk departmental and key system audits. This in turn enables the Head of Service – Audit & Technical to provide assurance to the Council�s Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team on the adequacy of the Council�s control environment.To fulfil the above by reviewing and evaluating:the effectiveness, adequacy and application of internal controls;the extent to which the Council�s assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds; andthe suitability and reliability of financial and other management information used within the authority.To use experience, initiative and professional judgement when undertaking all internal audit work, including investigations as necessary.To supervise and mentor internal auditors.To comply with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).  DIMENSIONSThe post holder must be qualified and hold both the:Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification or equivalent.Practitioner in the Institute of Internal Auditors (PIIA)/Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent. The post holder should have experience in a Local Government internal audit environment.The post holder will have responsibility for:Directly supervising, mentoring and training internal auditors, both in an office environment and remotely due to agile working. Co-ordinating and prioritising the work of the internal auditors in order to achieve the internal audit plan.Deputising in the absence of Audit Leads  All income, expenditure, staffing, policies, procedures, property and other resources of the Council are subject to examination by Internal Audit.EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONPart-qualified CIPFA (diploma level) or equivalent CCAB.orHolding one of the following Professional Qualification: AAT, IIA or QICA.andProven experience of being an Auditor within the Public Sector.To achieve all of level 3 skills competencies (per CIPFA �Audit Skills Matrix�) and be working towards achievement of the relevant level 4 skill competencies,Use of ICT hardware and software to carry out audits, including relevant systems for data matching purposes.Evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships.Evidence of being able to deliver the audit plan and special audit investigations to planned timescales.   SKILLS AND ABILITIESAccuracy and attention to detail and the ability to organise work using a flexible approach in order to meet deadlines.Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.Evidence of excellent persuasion skills to varying levels of managers to gain acceptance of recommendations.Ability to analyse and evaluate issues, form an independent and objective position, with some thought of originality, having an enquiring mind and not accepting unsatisfactory situations or responses.To maintain confidentiality.Car driver.