What's involved with this role: Role: Lead Internal Auditor Job Ref: QAD 3070/1402 Pay Rate: Competitive Market Rate Hours per week: 37 hours Contract Length: 6 months Location: London – 3 days per week in the office We are looking for a Lead Internal Auditor to oversee and execute audit activities, including assigned audit assignments. The ideal candidate is a qualified professional in accounting, engineering, or internal audit (such as a Certified Internal Auditor or Chartered Certified Accountant) with a strong interest in internal controls and assurance. We are looking for candidates’ data analytical skills to enhance audit insights and deliver greater value. Key accountabilities: Evaluate the effectiveness of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls across a diverse portfolio of assigned audit engagements. Support the efficient and effective delivery of the annual audit plan by delivering assigned audits in alignment with the organisation’s Internal Audit methodology and behavioural framework. Implement business insights into the scoping of audits included in the Internal Audit Plan, so that the audits provide adequate assurance to the Board and the Audit Committee Deliver audit activities and deliverables to the agreed time, quality and budget and associated key performance indicators, to achieve the annual audit plan. Develop and build constructive working relationships with stakeholders across the business to achieve delivery of audit plan, Internal Audit strategy and support the promotion of the profile of internal audit through provision of outstanding services. Liaise where necessary with other assurance providers to deliver cost effective and efficient assurance or advisory services. Provide insights from audits to the Audit Manager regarding new developments in assigned Business Unit / Corporate Function in order to determine the impact on the audit plan. Essential Qualified accountant, engineering, or relevant Internal Audit professional (Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Certified Accountants or equivalent) with keen interest in internal controls and assurance. Relevant internal audit experience. Proven experience in excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal, including report writing. Evidence of being a team player and to take the lead when appropriate Proven experience of problem solving, decision making and analytical skills Evidence of being able to work flexible and adapt to changing circumstances Data Analytics skills to use data to enrich audit insights and value. Project management capabilities, ability to proactively manage multiple tasks (assignments and projects) simultaneously and a pro-active ‘can-do’ attitude. Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. Please send your CV directly to centralgovtclrec.com S Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.