Internal Audit Executive – Financial
North West London
Hybrid Working (Minimum 2-3 Days Office-Based)
Permanent Position
Salary: £48,003
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Internal Audit Executive to join a well-established Assurance & Public Protection team within a large local authority in North West London.
This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality audit assurance and advisory services across a diverse range of services, helping to strengthen governance, manage risk, and deliver continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering risk-based internal audits, supporting value-for-money reviews, and providing expert advice to stakeholders across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver end-to-end internal audits from planning and scoping through to final reporting.
- Undertake risk-based audits across a range of services, systems, and operational areas.
- Conduct compliance and systems-based audit reviews independently.
- Provide assurance on governance arrangements, risk management, and internal controls.
- Monitor and follow up on audit recommendations and agreed actions.
- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and report findings to senior management.
- Support the development of annual audit plans and audit programmes.
- Provide technical audit advice and guidance to stakeholders.
- Contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives.
- Support and mentor junior members of the audit team.
- Liaise with external auditors, partner organisations, and internal departments.
- Ensure compliance with professional audit standards and organisational policies.
Candidate Requirements
- Professional qualification such as CIPFA, AAT, IIA, or another CCAB-recognised qualification.
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years’ internal audit experience within a public sector environment.
- Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing principles and methodologies.
- Understanding of local government finance, governance, and statutory requirements.
- Experience managing audits from planning through to final reporting.
- Knowledge of procurement, contract management, and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
What’s on Offer
- Permanent position within a respected public sector organisation.
- Competitive salary package.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on a broad and varied audit portfolio.
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Linsco is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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