Internal Auditor (Permanent) (Full-Time)

Job Description

A vacancy has arisen within the Audit & Fraud service for a highly motivated individual to join the Internal Audit team as an Internal Auditor.

The role will assist the Shared Service Manager - Audit & Fraud in providing an effective and efficient internal audit service that adds value to the organisation.

As part of the team, the Internal Auditor will provide independent, objective assurance to the Audit Committee on the adequacy and effectiveness of West Dunbartonshire Council's system of internal control. As an Internal Auditor you will provide a disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the governance, risk management and control procedures as well as providing advice to add value and improve service processes and operations.

You will develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across services within the Council while reporting to the Shared Service Manager - Audit & Fraud.

The role will include:-

- Planning and scoping internal audit reviews, including meeting key stakeholders,

- Drafting and agreeing audit Terms of Reference,

- Carrying out walkthroughs of processes to understand the design of key controls and carry out audit testing to identify control issues,

- Drafting high quality, clear and concise audit reports which identify issues, risks and agreed actions for the service area which will then be subject to audit follow up.

Requirements

The preferred candidate will be required to complete a Level 2 Disclosure check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/