Senior Auditor Job Belfast area,Northern Ireland UK,Management

Duration:
Permanent

Location:

one of the following office locations;
Bangor, Conwy, Halkyn, Dolgellau, Llandrindod, Aberystwyth, Newtown. To include hybrid working.

CLOSING DATE: 10/11/2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) and support the management of one of Wales’ most important transport networks.

To assist the Audit Manager in developing, implementing and managing a comprehensive Audit strategy and programme for the whole range of Agency functions and activities.

To assist the Internal Audit function in providing assurance on the effectiveness of the control environment and governance arrangements.

To assist the Audit Manager to undertake confidential/sensitive audits and investigations on behalf of the Agency Senior Management Team.

Undertake investigations, reviews, testing, and audits of administrative systems, contracts, projects, and organisations relating to governance frameworks, risk management, and internal controls, in accordance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, under the direction of Audit Manager.
Assist Audit Manager with responsive or special audits, including irregularities, fraud, and disciplinary matters, and immediately inform the Audit Manager of any irregularities.
Communicate with stakeholders including Heads of Service, Senior Managers, Managers, core staff, and service users during audit reviews.
Prepare audit programmes.
Produce working papers and prepare audit reports for each review, identifying potential risks in governance, risk management, and internal controls, and discuss findings with relevant officers/managers to agree mitigating actions.
Responsible for ensuring timely delivery of audit fieldwork, draft reports and final reports.
Responsible for ensuring that decisions are made based on evidence.
Contribute to and undertake value-for-money studies.
To assist the Audit Manager on the development of a recovery plan for all identified noncompliance/control weaknesses and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions.
Advise and provide guidance to clients regarding internal controls, governance arrangements, and sound financial administration.
To assist the Audit Manager in building and maintaining a strong relationship with internal stakeholders (senior officers, agency management team) and external stakeholders (Welsh Government Officers, BSi etc).
To assist the Audit Manager in monitoring legal, regulatory and policy developments that impact audit, finance and local government operations (including Welsh Government regulations etc).
To assist the Audit Manager in ensuring that the principles of corporate policies permeate the service.
To assist the Audit Manager to implement change within the service area where it is necessary to do so.
To assist the Audit Manager in ensuring that complaints receive appropriate attention and that the team considers any lessons that arise to improve service.
To assist the Audit Manager in undertaking confidential/sensitive audits and investigations on behalf of the Agency Senior Management Team in relation to Partner Authority performance/private sector supplier performance/internal disciplinary matters (as required).
Represent the Audit Manager at meetings and working groups when required.
Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to all Agency activities in accordance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Code of Ethics.
Systems Thinking / LEAN working
To assist the Audit Manager on Systems Thinking projects across the Agency in order to improve services, reduce waste, and deliver in line with the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
To work collaboratively with senior leaders, managers and staff to redesign services from the customer’s…