Salary: £18.81 – £20.81/hour
Contract – Full Time
Other
LL11, Wrexham, Clwyd
date posted: 17/10/25 18:10
Preferably the candidate with have experience in the National Fraud Initiative and use of the NFI portal and carrying out investigations. The JD refers to PSIAS – this is now the GIAS
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Part-qualified CIPFA (diploma level) or equivalent CCAB.or
Holding one of the following Professional Qualification: AAT, IIA or QICA.
and Proven experience of being an Auditor within the Public Sector.
To achieve all of level 3 skills competencies (per CIPFA �Audit Skills Matrix�) and be working towards achievement of the relevant level 4 skill competencies,
Use of ICT hardware and software to carry out audits, including relevant systems for data matching purposes.
Evidence of developing and maintaining good working relationships.
Evidence of being able to deliver the audit plan and special audit investigations to planned timescales.
To provide an independent and objective assurance and consulting service to the Council on the control environment by evaluating its effectiveness in achieving the organisation�s objectives.
To objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of the control environment as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources.
To assist the Council:
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to improve its operations and accomplish its objectives and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes.
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in maintaining effective controls by evaluating their effectiveness and efficiency and by promoting continuous improvement.
To provide levels of assurance to Chief Officers and Senior Managers by auditing, advising and reporting on a portfolio of high and medium risk departmental and key system audits. This in turn enables the Head of Service – Audit & Technical to provide assurance to the Council�s Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team on the adequacy of the Council�s control environment.
To fulfil the above by reviewing and evaluating:
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the effectiveness, adequacy and application of internal controls;
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the extent to which the Council�s assets and interests are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of all kinds; and
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the suitability and reliability of financial and other management information used within the authority.
To use experience, initiative and professional judgement when undertaking all internal audit work, including investigations as necessary.
To supervise and mentor internal auditors.
To comply with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).
The post holder must be qualified and hold both the:
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Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification or equivalent.
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Practitioner in the Institute of Internal Auditors (PIIA)/Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification or equivalent.
The post holder should have experience in a Local Government internal audit environment.
The post holder will have responsibility for:
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Directly supervising, mentoring and training internal auditors, both in an office environment and remotely due to agile working.
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Co-ordinating and prioritising the work of the internal auditors in order to achieve the internal audit plan.
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Deputising in the absence of Audit Leads
All income, expenditure, staffing, policies, procedures, property and other resources of the Council are subject to examination by Internal Audit.
Types of internal audit work which may be undertaken are:
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Risk-based audits of all Council Services
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ICT Audits
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Contract audits � review of capital & revenue projects
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Special/Disciplinary investigations on allegations of fraud, corruption or irregularities that support the Councils disciplinary process.
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Follow up audits to examine whether high priority recommendations have been implemented
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Consultancy on governance or internal control issues
Work may also be undertaken with other Councils.
Description of Principal Duty or Responsibility
APPROX % Time on each (min 5%)
Undertake risk-based audits of key systems and processes across all parts of the Council�s activity in order to identify key strengths and weaknesses and to evaluate the risk of any weaknesses.
Coordinate and plan work effectively to meet assignment deadlines and client requirements with the ability to re-prioritise work to meet conflicting needs.
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Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management and staff, including school management as well as elected Members and members of school governing bodies.
This involves:
a) arranging and conducting opening meetings;
b) communicating effectively throughout the assignment;
c) maintaining clear records of evidence to support all findings;
d) discussing with departmental managers the results of audits in a closing meeting, as appropriate.
Any of the above tasks may require effective and proven persuasion and negotiation skills at times in order to overcome hostile or unreceptive reactions to internal audit work or recommendations.
Establish, promote and develop good working relationships with all levels of Council staff, Members, external auditors, members of the public and all internal and external contacts.
Ensure that all internal audit, investigative and consultancy work is undertaken in accordance with:
1. The Public Service Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) relating to Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competency.
2. Internal Audit’s Quality and Assurance Improvement Programme
3. The Council�s Constitution, including the Financial Regulations and relevant legislation
Write and present internal audit reports ensuring they are clear, concise, timely, accurate, reliable, and factually correct and can be supported by sufficient reliable evidence. Reports are issued to Chief Officers and Chairs of Governing Bodies, and summaries of the reports may be included in reports to the Council�s Governance and Audit Committee.
Review and challenge the work of other Internal Auditors to confirm or promote compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and provide training where necessary.
Train and develop Internal Auditors. This includes day to day supervision and monitoring progress against deadlines. This may be done both for office based work and work at other locations.
Keep up to date with internal audit techniques, methodologies, legislation, internal policies and regulations and maintain Continuous Professional Development (CPD) according to the requirements of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) or the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and ICTand ICTand ICTand ICTand Accountancy Code of Practice (CIPFA).
Provide cost effective and practical advice, guidance and support to all Council personnel on matters related to internal audit and governance.
As directed, undertake both pro-active and reactive fraud investigations to include investigative interviews and providing evidence in court or internal hearings, and act in an advisory role to other investigating officers to promote compliance with the Council�s Counter Fraud Strategy and fraud legislation.
Represent Internal Audit;
1. In an advisory/consultancy capacity, providing technical and control advice and support to working groups and task and finish initiatives.
2. at disciplinary and court hearings as directed
3. at working groups, both internal and external
4. At meetings with Members providing advice and training as necessary, for example to the Governance and Audit Committee.
5. At briefings held with Head Teachers and Chairs of Governing Bodies.
To promote effective internal control by assisting the Audit Leads in meetings with the Heads of Department to discuss and agree areas of inclusion in the internal audit plan, and providing support and guidance on their control environment.
