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Internal Auditor (Public Sector) Autonomy

Leeds

£40,000 to £48,000 + 28 Holiday + Public Pension + Flexibility + Benefits

Are you an Internal Auditor who wants to join an exciting new public authority with the opportunity to make your mark and have the autonomy to run the audits the way you see fit?

Do you want to be fully responsible for the audit of a newly set up public authority in West Yorkshire, be a leader in the development, implementation and oversight of internal controls and risk management across a wide range of services and projects?

On offer is an opportunity to join a local public authority with newly granted authority from central government to oversee and implement its own projects and have control to ensure that the exciting new projects are delivered on time and to budget for the people of West Yorkshire.

In this role you will lead and manage the internal auditors and external auditors, manage stakeholder relationships across the authority, lead approach for Strategic Internal Audit Plans, manage risks across audits, contribute to best practice and ensure yearly plans are adhered to and delivered within the strategic framework.

The ideal candidate lives commutable distance to Leeds, is CCAB or CMIIA qualified, has an understanding of PSIAS, audit techniques, understanding of risk management and governance processes in local government, team management, stakeholder engagement, working with CAATS, and people management and wants to give back to the community ensuring projects are delivered on time and to budget.

The Role:

Develop, lead and oversee public internal audit programs
Manage team internal and external auditors
Manage stakeholders and influence management on implementation of new processes
Minimise risks across various projects through robust audit processes are implemented and adhered to.The Person:

CCAB or CMIIA Qualified or relevant audit experience
Government risk management and governance processes and relevant legislation knowledge
People management and stakeholder influence
Based near Leeds and can commute to different authorities
Must have full right to work in the UKKey words: Internal Audit, public service, local government, risk management, audit procedures, PSIAS, CCAB, CMIIA, CAATS

Reference Number: BBBH16242IA

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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