Internal Audit Director - Public Sector
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Location
London
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
up to 85000
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Contact email:
Yemi@engagetransform.co.uk
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Job ref:
ET09201404
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Published:
4 months ago
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Expiry date:
2020-10-17
Summary: Internal Audit Director - Public Sector
We are looking for an objective, experienced IA Director to manage our client facing operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes for each client. The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and a sound judgement. The Director is responsible for the execution of client engagements and maintaining strong relationships with senior client personnel. The Director must have a solid understanding of their client's business and be able to demonstrate technical competence in their product group and industry.
Key Objectives: Internal Audit Director Public Sector
- To oversee and conduct Quality Analysis on all client’s audit reports
- To oversee and manage and support the entire team responsible for the audit reports
- To be responsible for client facing relationship management including compliance analysis
- To report to the CEO all activities by the team
Key Responsibilities / Activities: Internal Audit Director Public Sector
- Ultimately responsible to make sure each client complies with internal regulations and established control
- Prior management and direct supervisory experience in a team environment
- Ability to travel as necessary to meet client needs
- Must work well in a team-oriented environment as well as independently
- Must work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Must have the ability to multi-task
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent client relationship skills
- Proven Business Development skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated mentoring and people development skills
- Must be able to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner
- Must be able to maintain professional demeanour in times of high stress
- Specialised industry skills
- Solid knowledge of auditing processes and methodologies including flowcharting
- Solid understanding of current accounting (GAAP) and auditing (GAAS) principles
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts (e.g. COSO, COBIT)
- Solid knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance
Qualifications / Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Accounting, Auditing, Knowledge of Legal and Financial Systems
- Documentation and Record Keeping, Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analysis
- Teamwork
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Interpersonal Communication.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications