Your new company
A large city council is looking for a number of additional principal-level Internal Auditors to support the Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance with the delivery of a number of local government audits.
Your new role
As a Principal Auditor, you will:
- Lead and deliver complex, data-led internal audit reviews, testing systems and controls with minimal supervision.
- Apply professional standards confidently and consistently to provide high-quality, credible assurance.
- Assist with audit planning and take ownership of allocated areas of the audit plan, identifying emerging risks and opportunities for insight.
- Produce clear, concise audit reports with practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Build effective and trusted relationships with clients, senior officers, and external partners.
- Support delivery of the internal audit plan and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
What you'll need to succeed
We are seeking confident, motivated, and forward-looking internal auditors who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience delivering internal audit work, including complex systems, processes, and control environments.
- A strong understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector.
- The ability to assess risk, analyse and interpret evidence (including data), apply sound professional judgement, and communicate clear, actionable findings.
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage constructively with officers at all levels.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
What you'll get in return
Contract length is 6 months
£400-500 p/day Umbrella
Mainly remote working with some days in Birmingham per month
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