Job description
We have a current opportunity for a Senior Audit Manager on a permanent basis. The position is remote but does require travel into the North West of England on occasion. For further information about this position please apply.
Senior Audit Manager- Public Sector
Location: North West- Home based
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE- Could be more for an outstanding applicant
ESFA/ Education Experience is desierable not essential
Overview:
The purpose of this post is to:
- Be a key member of the Funding Audit and Assurance (FAA) team in respect of delivering a growing portfolio of Further Education (FE) college internal audit clients and advisory funding based advisory engagements.
- Be responsible for managing a portfolio of internal audit clients, working closely with the Head of Funding Audit and Assurance.
- To arrange and carry out independent audits of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and controls by which our client's financial, physical and information resources are managed;
- Add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews; and,
- Undertake funding audits utilising the methodology adopted by the Education and Skills Funding Agency in order to provide assurance on the controls and compliance arrangements adopted by our clients.
Internal Audit:
- To manage a portfolio of internal audit clients in conjunction with the Head of Internal Audit.
- To support the Head of Funding Audit and Assurance by ensuring exceptional quality delivery of our audit plans.
- To plan, organise and undertake internal audit assignments as part of a rolling schedule of reviews in support of delivering the Education Training and Skills internal audit offer to the Further Education sector.
- To effectively deploy the right level of skilled staff on internal audit assignments.
- To prepare the planning and preparation of individual audit terms of reference.
- To lead on the formulation and preparation of our client's internal audit plans and strategies.
- To prepare draft audit reports and working papers in line with the requirements of the Post-16 Audit Code of Practice (ACoP) and Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).
- To lead on complex assignments and supervise graduate staff within the Funding Audit and Assurance (FAA) team.
Funding Assurance:
- To lead funding audits utilising the methodology adopted by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and predecessor bodies in order to provide assurance on the controls and compliance arrangements adopted by our clients.
- To prepare advisory reports outlining areas of non-compliance with the ESFA funding rules within the engagement terms agreed with the client.
- To continuously keep up to date with changes in the ESFA funding rules in order to provide our clients with the highest level of advisory support.
General Duties and responsibilities:
- To identify and support the Head of Funding Audit and Assurance in sourcing additional work opportunities at both new and existing clients.
- To be familiar and comply with all of Education Training and Skills policies (provided during induction).
- To undertake ad-hoc assignments in support of the Head of Funding Audit and Assurance, including conducting Investigations at our clients.
- To manage small teams of auditors during onsite fieldwork.
- To build upon existing knowledge and develop new knowledge of the Further Education Sector.
- To contribute to the development of the team by sharing and acquiring knowledge and skills.
Qualifications:
A recognised Accounting or Auditing Qualification is desirable
To find out more or to register your interest, please apply today.
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