Internal Auditor

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Our Client in Local Government is looking for an Internal Auditor in a contract role to provide sound, professional advice to stakeholders on the efficiency and effectiveness of Council operations and perform complex audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Charter and Annual Internal Audit Plan for the purpose of enhancing Council's performance in pursuit of its business objectives and goals.

Key Accountabilities :

Lead and contribute to financial, compliance, operational and special assignment audits and reviews to:
Assess compliance with the Local Government, Regulations and other relevant legislation and Council policies, guidelines and procedures;
Assess efficiency, effectiveness and propriety of Council operations;
Provide expert advice to staff at all levels of the Council on Council policies, guidelines and procedures, standards and best practice that relate to sound governance and operational performance;
Provide comprehensive reports identifying practical implementation strategies.
Prepare reports and briefs on audit and Council performance related issues.
Maintain professional standards during the conduct of all audits and reviews undertaken, and maintain effective working relationships with staff impacted by the conduct of the audit and review activities.
Provision of on-the–job advice, training and support to audit contractors and other internal audit staff.
Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Internal Audit Plan and represent the Internal Audit Unit at internal and external meetings as required.

Selection Criteria :

Extensive knowledge and experience in contemporary auditing and evaluation methodology, standards and practices. Individually, or as a member of an audit team, the ability to plan, execute and report audits, investigations and other projects of complex nature evaluating financial compliance, operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to:
Analyse complex and unstructured problems, to consider alternatives and to formulate practical solutions and strategies that are consistent with Council's overall strategic plan;
Rapidly acquire a working understanding of systems, processes, internal controls and applicable legislative and regulatory requirements;
Identify and report opportunities for more effective and efficient processes; and
Advise management on developing and implementing practical strategies for improvement.
Well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and written and oral communications skills including experience in preparing informative reports and other formal management correspondence on audits, reviews and projects.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in self-managing an audit assignment so as to achieve goals by specified deadlines and within budget.
High level of personal integrity, ethics and demonstrated achievement in dealing effectively with highly sensitive and confidential issues and providing sound advice to others regarding the ethical management of sensitive issues.

If you have the relevant experience as outlined above for this role, please submit your CV via the link and our consultants will be in touch with you.