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Position: Senior Auditor (Interim)

Location: Plater Way, Sunderland, SR1 3AA

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 5+ Months

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 17.47 per hour

Job Reference: (phone number removed)

Job Responsibilities

Deliver risk-based internal audits across council services.

Assess governance, risk management, financial controls, and operational processes.

Plan and complete audit reviews, testing controls and analysing evidence.

Identify risks, control weaknesses, and provide practical recommendations.

Prepare clear audit reports and present findings to managers and stakeholders.

Monitor agreed audit actions and follow up on improvements.

Maintain accurate audit records and working papers.

Provide advice on improving controls, compliance, and service effectiveness.

Work independently while maintaining professional standards and confidentiality.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience in internal audit, assurance, governance, risk, or control environments.

Knowledge of audit principles, risk assessment, and control frameworks.

Experience conducting audits and producing audit reports.

Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Good IT skills and attention to detail.

Ability to engage effectively with managers and stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

Local authority or public sector audit experience.

Relevant audit qualification (CIA, CMIIA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).

Experience with financial, operational, and compliance audits.

Knowledge of public sector governance and risk management.

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