A temporary Internal Auditor is URGENTLY required by our public sector client based in Hove, East Sussex, for 3 months.

The main purpose of the role will be to assist the Head of Audit & Business Risk in the:
Provision of a professional Internal Audit Service to meet the clients needs;
Provision of assurance over the adequacy and effectiveness of the client's services and activities, regarding internal control, risk management, performance and achievement of value for money through delivery of the Annual Internal Audit Plan; and Delivery of change and continuous improvement within the client

Audit Assignments

Undertake specific audit assignments whether independently or as a member of a team including documenting systems, control and risk evaluation, testing and analysis, report writing, agreement and clearing of recommendations.

To review the clients' activities and performance for the improvement of effectiveness, efficiency and achievement of economies.

Anti Fraud & Corruption

Assist or undertake special investigations into suspected irregularities, fraud and corruption, and to present evidence to management, disciplinary hearings, the Police and Courts of Law.

Liaison Role

Provision of quality ad hoc advice, principally to Client Officers but also others including Governors and Head Teachers.
Development of good working relationships with Client Officers.

Service Quality and Performance

Operate to service and individual performance, and quality standards.
Manage own time to meet deadlines and time allocations.
Promote the status and awareness of Internal Audit by undertaking tasks in a professional, helpful and courteous manner.

Service Development

Maintain awareness of professional and technical developments, in addition to external factors affecting the client, its systems and controls and advise managers of developments impacting on their services.
Assist in the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit Service to the Client.

Behavioural Standards

Carry out the work of this post in line with client's policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities, corporate and professional standards. These to include:
The Council's Equalities Policy
Health and Safety Legislation
CIPFA Code of Internal Audit Practice for Local Government and Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA)

To be considered for this role you must be suitably qualified (Part qual CCAB/AAT or qualified MIIA/PIIA) and have relevant experience. Immediate availability as well as the ability to travel to Hove, East Sussex is essential.

This is a temporary assignment for 3 months and is offering a pay rate of £15.50 per hour (paye). If you are interested in being considered and meet with the requirements stated above please respond to this advertisement with your must up to date CV.




The Synergy Group is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit www.synergygroup.co.uk

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