Job Introduction
We’re recruiting for someone with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to join our Internal Audit Service as a Senior Auditor.
Our internal auditors work with all city council teams to help improve controls, manage risk, and drive forward performance.
An ideal internal auditor should be a blend of analyst, critical thinker, and problem solver, and can come from any background as long as they bring objectivity and insight to the role, alongside excellent communication skills.
You’ll be required to plan and deliver audits which provide assurances over the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
In return, we offer an excellent benefits package, flexible working arrangements including homeworking (with the requirement to come into our city centre offices once per week) and IT equipment to enable you to work from home effectively.
Main Responsibility
- Prepare and deliver Internal Audits as directed by the Audit Manager.
- Responsible for the delivery of significant and/or complex Internal Audits.
- Ensure that all work completed is performed in accordance with the MKCC Audit Manual and meet the requirements of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
- Maintain and promote effective relationships with MKCC Service Departments and other clients.
- Prepare professional quality reports, often within tight timescales, drawing together information from multiple sources and identifying key issues.
The Ideal Candidate
- Possess CIA/PIIA, AAT or willing to study towards a qualification.
- Demonstrable practical knowledge and understanding of internal audit and/or finance dealing with a variety of services, including non-financial systems.
- Appreciation of risks, controls and materiality within financial and non-financial systems.
- Demonstrable high level of written skills and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within organisations, potentially to include senior management.
- Proven ability in decision making and analysing information, adopting a solution-based approach.
- Proven ability to plan activities/projects effectively well in advance, taking account of changing circumstances.
- Proven ability to work independently.
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes City Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%.
- 28 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 32 days after 5 years.
- Holiday Purchase Scheme.
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Health Cashplan.
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- Blue Light Card - Employees working within Social Care can qualify for a range of discounts from national retailers to local businesses in a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones and much more!
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles).
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs).
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements.
- Childcare Subsidy.
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes City Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
