Interim Principal Auditor

To lead and deliver risk-based internal audit reviews, providing independent assurance on the Council's governance, risk management and internal control arrangements.

• Lead and deliver the Council's risk-based internal audit programme.
• Undertake financial, operational and systems audits.
• Identify control weaknesses and make practical recommendations.
• Prepare audit reports and present findings to senior managers.
• Agree and monitor management action plans.
• Undertake follow-up audits.
• Support and supervise other members of the audit team.
• Advise managers on governance, risk and internal control matters.

• Proven internal audit experience, specifically Local Government.
• Strong knowledge of local authority financial controls and governance.
• Experience managing audits independently from planning to reporting.
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to engage confidently with senior management.
• Relevant professional audit qualification desirable (CMIIA, CIA or CCAB).

Key requirement:
An experienced, hands‑on auditor who can quickly integrate into the team and deliver audits with minimal supervision