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Location

Bracknell, Berkshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Internal Audit is a legal requirement for all local authorities. The Council’s Internal Audit Plan seeks to inform an evidence based opinion over the organisation’s entire governance, risk and control framework and add value in supporting service areas to maximise efficiencies and constantly strive to improve. The Principal Auditor will play a significant and valuable role as the most senior and qualified auditor in the in-house team, reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager to ensure the delivery of the assignments in the Audit Plan enabling the Head of Audit and Risk Management to give their statutory annual opinion on the control environment.

This is the ideal destination for an ambitious principal internal auditor with local government internal audit experience who wants to widen their audit and staff supervision experience and make a positive impact as part of a developing in-house service. We’re always looking for ways we can help the organisation do things better. Your opinion, experience from other organisations and ideas for innovation will really count.

Because we are Bracknell Forest.

What it's like working in our team...

We are a small, friendly in-house team that has been delivering internal wanting to develop an innovative service which understands management’s assurance needs and supports management in risk-based improvement of the control environment and securing value for money. Recruitment of an experienced principal auditor who can bring with them their local government internal audit experience is the next phase in the development of the in-house audit function.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training...

• Support the Head of Audit and Risk Management and Internal Audit Manager in developing the in-house internal audit service and innovative audit approaches, deliver the Annual Internal Audit Plan and deputise as required.
• To maintain detailed and up to date knowledge of the Council and its operations and risks and of latest Internal Audit Standards, guidance, best practice and audit techniques and the Bracknell Forest Internal Audit Charter.
• Plan and carry out complex audit assignments as directed by the Internal Audit Manager, having due regard to professional standards (utilising the relevant tools and techniques), internal quality procedures and any requirements of Internal Audit management.
• Utilise data analytics to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of audits.
• Consult with senior management to design, create and seek their agreement to assignment terms of reference. Develop audit work programmes that meet the proposed scope of work, and ensuring due regard is given to risk, control and governance and identifying any additional Auditor or Apprentice resources required to assist the delivery the audit.
• Plan, supervise and carry out quality control review over the work of Auditors and Internal Audit Apprentices as and when required.
• Provide a draft report and concise working papers clearly documenting all audit evidence for management review. File papers should be prepared logically and in accordance with established procedures.
• To further develop the recommendation tracker and reporting to management and oversee the maintenance of the audit recommendation tracker with the assistance of the Audit Officers and Apprentices.
• Schedule and manage your own and delegated staff time within budget for the portfolio of reviews assigned to you.

The benefits you will experience are...

Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.

Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing after 3 years’ service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.

Paid professional subscriptions for 1 relevant professional membership.

An inclusive and friendly working environment.

Opportunity for professional audit training

Access to counselling and occupational health services.

• Staff network.

What we're looking for...

An experienced and qualified principal internal auditor wanting to expand their experience. The role would also be ideal for an experienced senior internal auditor seeking career progression. Local government experience, detailed working knowledge of internal audit best practice and PSIAS and good time management are essential. The successful candidate will have strong IT ana data analytics skills and experienced in undertaking complex general audits. They will be proficient in analysing and assimilating information, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be confident in engaging with officers at all levels including senior managers. The ability to generate innovative ideas and practical solutions is a key requirement for the role. 

Interview date

Interviews will be held on 27th March 2024.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Sally Hendrick, Head of Audit and Risk Management

Tel.: 01344 352092

Bracknell Forest Council is recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at any point during the recruitment process.

As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date if a suitable redeployee is identified.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 

Any candidates that are currently residing in the UK and wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please include a personal statement with your CV as an attachment specifying why you are applying for this vacancy. 

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