Job Description

Hampshire County Council are looking for Internal Auditor's to take direct responsibility for delivering high quality internal audit reviews across the Partnership portfolio and to directly advise on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control framework to help clients to meet their business objectives and manage the risks facing their organisations.

Must have internal audit experience within a Local Authority

• Remote position - Must be able to get to Winchester for Day 1 Induction and collection of laptop
• To the end of December with possible extension
• Paying up to 500 a day DOE
• Enhanced DBS required
• Must have an IT audit qualification CISA, QICA

Main responsibilities

• Direct and lead in the delivery of internal audit reviews to a variety of partners/clients across the South of England.
• Using a risk-based approach, review risks facing the client and design a programme of work to review, evaluate and test the internal control framework in place to manage the risks. Analyse findings to assess the impact on the risk environment.
• Form an opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control framework currently in place to provide assurance to senior managers, Chief Officers and Members.
• To negotiate on required actions to address identified weaknesses and agree timescales and responsibilities.
• Undertake and supervise (where required) the completion of work in the audit certification of grant claims and ensuring compliance with grant instructions.
• Contribute to the development of the audit practice by designing audit programmes and implementing new approaches to audit work.

Additional Information

• The Southern Internal Audit Partnership provides internal audit services to a wide portfolio of partners/clients including County, District and Borough Councils, Offices of Police and Crime Commissioners, Police Constabularies/Forces, Fire Authorities.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP) or equivalent (level 4) relevant qualification, with significant experience.

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Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.