Audit Manager
We are seeking an experienced Audit Manager to join our team in the Public Sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational delivery of the organisation's Audit Plan, providing assurance across all programmes to relevant government partners.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management of the operational delivery of the Audit Plan, including developing and implementing the annual audit plan based on Performance Delivery Agreements (PDAs) agreed with government departments.
* Conducting on-site risk audits, overseeing the development of audit/verification checklists and reporting templates, and providing validated data and periodic reporting on the status of the audit plan.
* Creating and maintaining a single source of information on the outcomes arising from the delivery of the plan, including a data repository to provide objective evidence-based data to inform programme design and add value.
Quality Assurance Management:
* Reviewing, approving, and final sign-off on all audit/verification reports compiled by auditors prior to issue.
* Ensuring quality assurance measures are implemented to ensure high-quality work output from auditors.
* Providing advice to Operational Programme guidance/rules/training materials informed by evidenced-based output of the audit team.
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 a team of Grade 3 Auditors and one Grade 2 Administrator.
Policy and Regulatory:
* Conducting research to stay abreast of the evolving regulatory environment, contracts, circulars, etc.
* Liaising with external regulatory authorities as appropriate, presenting issues for consideration and seeking advice from internal legal counsel as required.
* Proactively identifying changes in the regulatory landscape that may impact the CAR Directorate and updating all CAR processes accordingly.
Requirements:
* Professional qualification in accounting, audit, or other relevant discipline.
* 4/5 years demonstrable management experience in 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.
Desirable Experience:
* Knowledge and appreciation of the community/voluntary/public sector.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in audit, financial management, financial accounting, and disclosure.