2 x Internal Audit Assistants
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£22,369 to £24,496 p.a. (Grade 5)
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham plus Hybrid working
Further Information
Are you looking for a new challenge within the Finance and Audit sector?
Our Internal Audit team has responsibility for making a valuable contribution in providing assurance to one of the largest Council’s in the UK, alongside providing internal audit services to a range of external clients.
We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is inquisitive, analytical and has an eye for detail to join our Internal Audit team as an Internal Audit Assistant.
With an excellent development pathway this is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress a career in Internal Audit with a large Local Authority.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will work closely with our Senior Auditor in the delivery of internal audit plans and provide support for reviews.
Your excellent communication skills will be brought to the fore when carrying out all aspects of internal audit work. This includes the drafting of terms of reference and control risk assessments, providing advice and guidance to internal and external clients, identifying improvements, and assisting in the preparation of reports. Your ability to build and maintain good professional relationships will be key.
Your understanding of the Internal Audit role will support you to ensure that assignments are delivered in accordance with professional standards and service performance targets achieved.
With a customer focused approach, you will help advise service areas on the prevention and detection of financial irregularities and the establishment and maintenance of sound systems of control.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
You will need 4 GCSEs graded A-C/9-4 including English and Maths or equivalent, and a requirement to study for AAT or Certificate in IIA. You will also need:
• Experience of working in a financial or audit environment
• An ability to build professional relationships
• An understanding of the role of Internal Audit
• A customer focused approach
• Excellent communication skills and the ability relay complex or sensitive information to managers
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We want to be sure that every member of staff feels valued and rewarded for their individual contribution and believe we’ve got everything you would expect from a large organisation.
We offer:
• Competitive salaries, with opportunity for incremental annual increases until you reach the top of your pay scale.
• Various flexible working options including a hybrid approach (home and office working).
• Current holiday entitlement of 26 days per year, rising to 31 days after five years continuous local government service. Entitlement will increase by one day from April 2023.
• Attractive pension scheme.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (including car and cycle) and access to employee discounts on goods, services, and travel.
• Wellbeing support.
• Access to ongoing training and development.
Benefits and rewards are subject to individual terms and conditions.
If you would like to know more about our rewards and benefits package, please follow the link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU?
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Tracy Henderson (Chief Internal Auditor and Corporate Fraud Manager) by email tracy.henderson@durham.gov.uk
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 13th February 2023.
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email pesresources@durham.gov.uk.
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This job is closed for applications.