Job Title: Principal Auditor

Reports to: Head of Assurance

Qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIA (or an alternative qualification) - can be part qualified if part way through exams.

Purpose of the job

The Principal Auditor will support the Head of Assurance in the delivery of the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Plans. The Principal Auditor will deliver their own varied portfolio of work, which in addition to audit reviews may include proactive fraud investigations, contract reviews and project management.

Principal accountabilities

Direction

The Principal Auditor will assist the Head of Assurance in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the Council's systems of internal control, risk management, and governance processes. The Principal Auditor will work closely with senior management to agree improvements to the ways in which the Council operates.

Implementation

The Principal Auditor will research, plan and prepare draft terms of reference in respect of audit assignments for approval by the Head of Assurance. The Principal Auditor will plan audit work so that it is conducted efficiently and effectively. The Principal Auditor will undertake follow up reviews of audits. The Principal Auditor will support management in continuously improving the audit service.

Organisational Control and Development

a) Give consideration to the risks identified by Services and work in conjunction with the management team to ensure that the controls adequately address the risks, establishing whether they are working effectively.

b) Analytical skills with the ability to undertake data analysis and data mining.

c) Develop and encourage clear channels of two-way communication with client throughout the conduct of audit engagements.

d) Contribute to the discussions of findings with Heads of Service, Directors, and agree Management Action Plans for the implementation of recommendations with them.

e) Report significant risk or governance issues arising from the audits undertaken.

f) Adhere to the Global Internal Auditing Standards and the Council's policies on diversity, equal opportunities and health and safety.

g) Keep fully informed of the latest developments in respect of relevant legislation and regulations including accountancy and audit regulations, risk and audit techniques.

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