Audit Manager Job in London

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Audit Manager Job in London

Job Description
Audit Manager
£200/Day

Akton Resourcing are looking for an Audit Manager to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest on an initial 3-month contract.

Main Responsibilities:

Support the Assistant Director of Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud Shared Service and the Deputy Head of Internal Audit and Anti-fraud with the operational management of the Internal Audit function, ensuring that efficient and effective, quality service are provided to the Council that consistently comply with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice.
Provide an effective, efficient quality internal audit service to the Authority.
Effectively manage and lead the in-house internal audit team
Establish an effective partnership with the Internal Audit delivery partner, external auditor, other authorities, professional bodies and relevant outside organisations to maximise the effectiveness of the Internal Audit Services
Manage and carry out complex and/or high-profile internal audit and consultancy reviews into a range of varying activities
Support the Deputy Head of Internal Audit and Anti-fraud with the development of the Internal audit charter, strategic statement, and audit plans service's activity and service plan; service level agreements and memoranda of understanding; and the business continuity plan (BCP)
Coordinate and collate information from individual services and directorates for inclusion in management and committee reports; surveys; national and local returns; and benchmarking exercises. Assist with the preparation of the Service's reports for the Governance Board and the Audit and Governance Committee
Maintain an up to date knowledge of the Council's financial regulations, contract procedures rules, code of conduct, constitution, and the policies, legislation, procedures and regulations relating to services provided by the Internal Audit Service.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

* Hold a relevant professional finance qualification – CCAB Accountant and/or CMIIA and/or CIA / QIAL or equivalent demonstrable experience

* Significant experience of recruiting professional staff and managing a team to deliver a quality professional service to customers, ideally in a public sector organisation;

* Substantial experience of working with senior managers, members and other key stakeholders, for example, external audit, contractors and external partners;

* Experience of managing a large contract and a track record for obtaining quality services and value for money from the contract;

* Experience of planning, monitoring and delivering continuous improvement in services; re-engineering processes; and managing change;

* Proven experience of planning, completing and leading complex internal audit reviews, and reporting outcomes in a clear, concise and effective way;

* Substantial knowledge of the operational and strategic issues affecting internal audit in the public sector, together with a good understanding of probity and ethics. Substantial knowledge of the Council's governance and internal control frameworks, and the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards;

* The ability to operate at all levels of client management and demonstrate authority and credibility to build relationships, influence and engage successfully with colleagues, partners and clients at all levels in complex or politically sensitive situations;

* Significant experience of writing reports, specifications, service level agreements, and technical documents. Substantial experience of writing detailed reports for complex reviews that are clear, concise, focused and tailored for the intended audience

Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Location: London
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: London
County: London
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £200/day
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