Job Opportunity: Internal Auditor - Temporary Contract Position: Internal Auditor Contract Duration: ASAP - March 2025. With the possibility of an extension. Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM - 5:30 PM Pay Rate: £191.25 per day (PAYE) Location: DA6 7AT Role Overview: The Principal Auditor will support the Head of Assurance and Audit Manager in delivering the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud Plans. The Principal Auditor will deliver their varied portfolio of work, which in addition to audit reviews may include proactive fraud investigations, contract reviews, and project management.tKey Responsibilities: The Principal Auditor will assist the Head of Assurance and Audit Manager in assuring 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 on improvements to how the Council operates. The Principal Auditor will research, plan, and prepare draft terms of reference in respect of audit assignments for approval by the Audit Manager or 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 with limited assurance of audit opinionQualifications: Certified Internal Auditor (IIA) or equivalent; OR Part qualified or part qualified and studying for a CCAB-recognized qualification ie (ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA) The candidate can describe an example of an internal audit assignment that they have carried out describing their role, the location, the approach that they took, a description of the testing and its results, the key findings and their related risks, reporting lines, their assessment of the effectiveness of the audit and the learning that they took from the assignment. Relevant degree and significant relevant experienceDisclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying