Senior Audit Manager

Senior Audit Manager | Government Sector | London - Hybrid working
£73,150 - £86,000 + 15% market supplement plus excellent benefits including civil service pension
This is a leadership role in a government department which is key to supporting and advising government strategic plans and policy. Working closely with partners throughout government including the Department for Business and Trade, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office, to play an important role in supporting the UK's trade aspirations.
Working as part of a team the post holder provides quality assurance that the key principles of Internal Audit are being upheld within the terms and conditions of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, Managing Public Money and other key Government / industry standards.
Responsibilities:
Deliver planned audits to scope, quality, time and within budget as outlined in the Internal Audit Annual Programme,
Contribute to the overall audit strategy and the process of ongoing assurance to the Accounting Officer and audit sponsor/s on the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of the risk management, control and governance processes,
Key driver in the development and implementation of Internal Audit function methodologies, professional practices, tools, automation etc to meet and exceed relevant professional internal audit standards.
Key driver of the ongoing internal audit universe risk assessment and audit planning process and related reporting.
Represent internal audit on internal programme and project boards as necessary to advise on risk and control issues and to provide assurance in regard to adherence to relevant programme and project management standards,
Deliver draft and final reports in line with agreed deadlines, keeping sponsors and key stakeholders informed of major issues as they arise and at key stages of fieldwork.
Promote the role and value of the Internal Audit and Assurance service on an ongoing basis through formal and informal channels,
Liaise and co-operate with external auditors to ensure the efficient use of the total audit effort.
Review and assess the quality of the audit process including issuance of terms of reference, fieldwork, testing reporting and follow-up.
Manage a small team of auditors, both as a line manager and through providing oversight on an audit project basis.
Manage and oversee Senior Auditors through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals.
Skills, experience:
Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CISA
Considerable experience in Internal Audit with experience at a senior level across complex and regulated organisations, preferably with some experience in the trade finance sector, with a focus on adding value to the organisation in the areas of governance, project, financial, operational and conduct audits.
Contribute as a key player in the development and implementation of the Internal Audit and Assurance Division strategy.
Banking, Insurance or wider financial services audit.
Knowledge of project and change assurance and agile auditing techniques.

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