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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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• To work closely, building effective working relationships with Audit staff assisting on assignments. Effectively communicate expectations, direction and guidance to Audit staff.
• Keep the Audit Manager appropriately briefed at all times to include significant issues on the work being undertaken and any performance problems.
• Maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Responds to a broad range of sensitive and complex queries from clients and staff.
• 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.
• Implement and suggest changes to audit policies and procedures.
• Contribute towards the development and promotion of the audit service through daily contact with client staff and other parties.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the delivery of a customer focused service to clients.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Candidates must be: 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 Have at least two years internal audit/finance experience.
• OR Candidates must have worked as an internal auditor for at least four years.
• 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.

Further Information

Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV. BSO Internal Audit has a professional ethos and encourages staff and supports staff to undertake professional qualifications in line with business need.