Trainee Auditor - London, United Kingdom - Ealing Council

Ealing Council

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job description

We'll give you support, opportunity and exposure to a lot of different areas of the audit process and key business areas.

You will build relationships within the Audit and Investigation team, Council departments and will work closely with Schools across the two boroughs.

It's an amazing opportunity to learn not just about internal audit, but system and what other parts of the Council do.

You will work as part of a growing team that is responsible for delivering internal audit services to LB Ealing and LB Hounslow.

You will be inquisitive and work well under pressure and be strong at communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.

Ability to take direction and be successfully trained to quickly ensure that targets and objectives are met with agreed timescales.
A good understanding of the purpose of internal audit as an aid to management through its role as an independent appraisal function.
A knowledge of the issues, challenges and risks facing local government including schools.
An understanding of the public sector internal audit standards.
An ability to interview staff alone (initially supervised) during the normal course of an Audit in order to obtain relevant information required for the audit process.
The ability to understand key financial and operational weaknesses and formulate solutions. This knowledge should include the ability to analyse a system to ensure the key risks in meeting the systems objectives are identified and mitigated.
The ability to prepare clear, concise audit reports to convey the findings and recommendations to mitigate risks.
A working knowledge of effective use of MS Office (word, excel, power point and outlook) including the ability to create spreadsheets and presentations.
Ability to travel in both Ealing and Hounslow Boroughs to work at remote locations when required.

Qualifications:

Must be prepared to study and obtain the Certificated Internal Audit (CIA) qualification.

What you get from us:

Flexible working hours 35 hours a week, with a strong emphasis on the importance of wellbeing and worklife balance
Competitive salary
Generous defined pension scheme
24 days holiday per year
Agile Working policy
Full study support package for CIA qualification
Working in an environment that creates the best learning and development opportunities for you
Internal mentor and buddy system to support you through your career journey
On the job practical training