Job Information
ROLE OF THE JOB
We are looking for a forward-thinking and enthusiastic individual to join our Internal Audit team delivering excellent audit services to the County Council, its group entities and a small number of external clients.
You will be part of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Service which operates very effectively and is valued throughout the organisation whilst aiming to continually improve. The service provides Internal Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Fraud services to the County Council and is part of the Transformation and Resources Directorate.
We are searching for a confident and focused individual who will bring enthusiasm to the role, making a real difference to the Council and its services. You will perform, and assist in performing, high quality audits to a range of customers, in accordance with the Strategic Audit Plan, under the direction of the Group Assurance Manager or Senior Auditor and prepare clear and concise audit reports at the conclusion of each audit assignment. If you have an analytical mind, are practical and solution focused, and have good communication skills, then this role could be for you.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB
- AAT, IIA or other suitable professional qualification, qualified or part qualified.
- An active appreciation of the procedural and practical issues relating to audit and risk management.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office, Oracle applications, word processing, spreadsheets and database systems.
- Knowledge of, and experience in undertaking, internal audit reviews within a large and complex organisation and acting on findings.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent written business English.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills, including the development of practical solutions.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details, however if you feel you have the necessary skills and would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Tony Candlish, Group Assurance Manager, on 07543 509006.
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
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Further information
Please note that this is a full-time, permanent position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
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