Join Our Dynamic Team at Wakefield Council as Internal Audit Manager!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Wakefield Council is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Internal Audit Manager to join our modern and vibrant team.
As the Audit Manager reporting to the Service Manager for Internal Audit and Risk, you'll be a crucial part of our Service Management Team.
Here's why you should consider this exciting opportunity:
What We Offer:
1. Competitive Salary: Earn between £48, to £51, (Grade 12).
2. Hybrid and Flexible Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements.
3. Generous Pension and Holiday Entitlement: We value your well-being and offer excellent pension and 31 days of holidays.
4. Professional Development: Unlock opportunities for growth and progression in your career.
5. Varied Workload: Engage in a diverse range of tasks, including collaboration with two unique external clients.
6. Supportive Team Environment : Join a friendly and collaborative team dedicated to excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
7. Strategic Planning: Develop a risk-based internal audit plan for assigned directorate(s) and contribute to the success of agreed-upon strategies.
8. Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate effective relationships with corporate directors and their management teams, acting as a 'critical friend' to enhance governance processes and control environments.
9. Professional Development: Provide leadership to a team of senior auditors, overseeing HR-related matters such as staff development and performance management.
10. Insightful Audits: Deliver high-level, complex audits across various disciplines, contributing to value for money, risk management, governance, and systems development.
Essential Requirements:
11. Qualifications: Full and active membership of a CCAB Body or qualified to practitioner/certified level of the IIA, along with management development training.
12. Knowledge: Sound understanding of internal auditing professional standards, governance, risk management, and control concepts.
13. Experience: Extensive post-qualification experience in internal audit, including staff supervision and complex audit delivery.
14. Skills: Proficient in technology use, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing packages.
15. Competencies: Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead teams, and foster positive relationships. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.