Senior Auditor

Pembrokeshire County Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward-thinking, enthusiastic, and skilled Senior Auditor within our Audit, Risk & Information team. Our Internal Audit function provides assurance and consultancy services to Pembrokeshire County Council and operates as the Regional Auditor for the South West Wales Education Partnership and Swansea Bay City Deal, whilst conforming to the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.

We are seeking to appoint an individual who is self-motivated and enthusiastic.

The ideal candidate will have achieved or be working towards a professional qualification (CCAB/CMIIA), have a sound audit background, preferably in a local government environment, and be able to perform complex audit work to a high standard. A good understanding of current best audit practice is essential, and you will have experience at a supervisory level.

You will be responsible for delivering the risk-based internal audit plan, plus supporting consultancy activities that drive positive change within the Council, providing assurance to our stakeholders. You will have critical analysis and problem-solving skills and provide clear and concise advice on governance, risk, and control. The role would give you the opportunity to make a difference by providing advice and assistance to Senior Managers and by making recommendations to improve governance, internal control, financial management, and risk management arrangements.

The Council, since the pandemic, has updated our working practices, and a hybrid-working model has now been adopted. Team members primarily work from home, although an element of office-based working continues to be required.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting Cifas.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers, and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [e-mail].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [e-mail].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as of 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.