Cpl has the pleasure of working with a leading body in the Public Sector who are looking for an Audit Manager.
Role Requirements
The Audit Manager will be responsible for the operational delivery of the organisations Audit Plan to provide the required assurance across all programmes to relevant government partners.
The range of responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following:
Role Requirement 1
Management of the operational delivery of the Audit Plan
* Gaining an in-depth knowledge of and keeping abreast of the various government scheme/programmes rules and requirements
* Developing the annual audit plan based on the Performance Delivery Agreements (PDAs) agreed with the respective government departments.
* Operationalising agreed PDA/POW requirements over the full lifecycle in line with department requirements
* Primary responsibility for conducting on site risk audits
* Overseeing the development of audit/verification checklists, reporting templates and procedures for each of the relevant programmes to support the efficient delivery of the audit plan.
* Sign off on and provide validated data and periodic reporting on the status of the audit plan as required for internal and external reporting purposes.
* Creating and maintaining a single source of information on the outcomes arising from the delivery of the plan i.e., a data repository to provide objective evidence-based data to inform programme design and add value.
* Delivering the audit and verification budget process and ensuring that appropriate workforce planning measures are in place.
* Providing evidence-based data to CAR management as required to promote and the CAR three-tiered Service Offer which includes the value-added services.
* Responsible for Debtor Management reporting
* Producing internal/ external reports and presentations.
* Responsibility for Monitoring Log of Services of Concern and related risk assessment.
* Compilation of key reports, highlighting achievements against KPI’S, together with the key emerging trends and patterns arising from the work of the CAR Directorate.
* Formal Reporting to all Executive Governance Committees/Board subcommittees/EMT/SLT as appropriate.
Role Requirement 2
Quality Assurance Management
* Reviewing, approving and final sign off on all audit/verification reports compiled by the auditors prior to issue.
* Ensuring appropriate measures/processes are implemented to quality assure the work output from the auditors.
* Encouraging continuous improvement to programme design and the inclusion of the appropriate preventative measures based on lessons learned.
* Ensuring accountability and delivery of the operational KPI’S as noted in the PDAs.
* Providing advice to Operational Programme guidance/rules/training materials informed by the evidenced based output of the audit team.
* Proactively assessing risk in all daily activities/recommendations.
* Continuous active engagement in the maintenance of the CAR Directorate’s risk register.
* Ensuring appropriate escalation measures are applied which are also aligned to the Corporate Risk Management Framework
Role Requirement 3
Team leadership/ Stakeholder Management
* Jointly leading and guiding the team to achieve high performance and deliver on all business requirements.
* Developing and mentoring the team, ensuring appropriate training and development opportunities and ongoing support for all team members.
* Line management of team of Grade 3 Auditors (currently 5) and one Grade 2 Administrator.
* Encouraging service excellence and continuous quality improvement.
* Ensuring the adoption of formal escalation measures which are risk assessed in line with documented processes.
* Collaborating, encouraging innovation and actively contributing to the CAR Management team, providing regular updates on developments in the regulatory environment.
* Maintaining of relevant policy and procedures on the internal platform and developing of new or updated policies/procedures as required.
* Participating and engaging with a range of internal and external stakeholders’ meetings.
Role Requirement 4
Policy and Regulatory
* Conducting research to stay abreast of the evolving regulatory environment, contracts, circulars etc.
* Liaising with all external regulatory authorities as appropriate, presenting issues for consideration and seeking advice from our internal legal counsel as required.
* Ensuring the adoption of formal escalation measures which are risk assessed in line with documented processes.
* Proactively identify changes in regulatory landscape that may impact the CAR directorate.
* Proactively updating all CAR processes to reflect the evolving regulatory environment on an ongoing basis i.e., proposals, checklists, procedures tailored as appropriate to the individual programmes.
* Develop and maintain links with external regulatory network, proactively identify training/development needs and identify opportunities to further regulatory knowledge.
Required Experience
* Professional qualification in accounting, audit or other relevant discipline.
* 4/5 years demonstrable management experience in either large multi-disciplinary organisations, public bodies, or consultancy.
* Demonstrable line management experience.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience in respect of reporting, meeting management, presentation skills.
* Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment with competing demands on time.
* Demonstrated ability to work by oneself with an orientation to deliver results.
* Knowledge of the evolving regulatory environment and public accountability requirements i.e., charities regulator etc.
* Proficient in MS Office tools
Desirable Experience
* Knowledge and appreciation of the community/voluntary/public sector
* Evidence of CPD and disclosure to ensure technical skills are appropriate and current.
Qualifications
* Professional accounting qualification is essential.
* Evidence of CPD in audit, financial management, financial accounting, and disclosure to ensure technical skills are appropriate and current.
* Internal Audit Qualification is an advantage.
For more information, please contact rachel.walsh@cpl.ie
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