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Job description

The Audit Supervisor is the Lead Auditor on Internal Audit assignments and is responsible for the effective delivery of high-quality audit assignments to fieldwork complete and draft report stage, within the required timescale. The post holder supervises and directs field auditors during each audit assignment. BSO Internal Audit has a professional ethos and encourages staff and supports staff to undertake professional qualifications in line with business need.

Responsibilities

• Service Delivery:
• To be the Lead Auditor on: a broad range of risk-based audit assignments of a complex/ad-hoc and often non-financial nature; verifications of controls assurance standards; and a broad range of routine audit assignments.
• Develops and leads the execution of risk-based audit programmes.
• Obtains robust information and data from a range of client systems and through interviews with key client staff and perform detailed analysis of the data to inform judgements on adequacy of systems of internal control.
• Drafts high quality, value adding audit reports for client senior management, Directors and Audit Committees that include an audit opinion and practicable recommendations to address all risk issues and control weaknesses identified.
• Takes extensive responsibility for the operational management of allocated audit plans in support of the Audit Manager.
• Assists the Audit Manager in drafting audit assignment plans.
• To direct, supervise and advise audit staff on a day-to-day basis, during each audit assignment.
• Quality:
• Responsible as the Lead Auditor, for delivering audit assignment which comply with the Government Internal Audit Standards and documented internal quality standards.
• Responsible as the Lead Auditor, for ensuring each audit assignment is risk based, good quality and delivered within required time budget.
• Demonstrates and applies a knowledge of professional auditing and accounting standards and guidelines.
• Reporting value-adding audit recommendations that will bring about permanent and robust change that improves operations to a diverse client base.
• Maintain independence and objectivity while still fostering a working relationship with client staff.
• People Management and Development:
• Day-to-day supervision of audit staff allocated to each audit assignment.
• Providing on-the-job training to staff.
• Coaching and development of junior staff.
• Participate in the organisation’s Performance Review Scheme.
• Maintain good staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her during audit assignments.
• Participate as required in the selection and appointment of staff in accordance with procedures.
• A full job description will be provided to those who are interested in the position.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)
• Candidates must be: i.Qualified as a Certified Internal Auditor with the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• OR Part qualified with a CCAB accountancy body or the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
• AND ii. Have at least two years internal audit/finance experience.
• OR Candidates must have worked as an internal auditor for at least four years.
• AND Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment
• This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.
• Candidates must have good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines whilst managing competing priorities.
• Candidates must demonstrate supervisory experience.
• Candidates must have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.