Risk Assurance Auditor - #2196240

Are you an experienced Internal Auditor looking for an opportunity to make a real impact across some of London's most high-profile public sector organisations?

We are recruiting for a Risk Assurance Auditor on behalf of MOPAC (Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime) for an initial 12-week contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced auditor with strong risk-based auditing experience to support the delivery of internal audit, governance, risk and assurance services across a diverse portfolio of public sector clients.

£37.33 - £42.63 per hour Umbrella | 12-Week Contract | Hybrid Working (2 Days Southwark / 3 Days Home Based)

Working within the Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance (DARA), you will support the delivery of internal audit reviews across organisations including MOPAC, the Metropolitan Police Service, Greater London Authority, London Fire Brigade and other associated public sector bodies.

Reporting to an Audit Manager, you will undertake risk-based audit assignments, assess governance and control frameworks, identify areas for improvement and provide assurance to senior stakeholders on the effectiveness of internal controls.

• Plan and scope internal audit assignments.
• Deliver risk-based audit reviews to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Identify key business risks and evaluate the effectiveness of control environments.
• Conduct testing of controls and provide practical recommendations for improvement.
• Liaise with stakeholders and managers throughout audit engagements.
• Support fraud prevention by identifying fraud risks and evaluating mitigating controls.
• Produce clear, concise and high-quality audit reports for senior management.
• Provide ad-hoc risk and assurance advice to support organisational objectives.
• Contribute to the development of audit methodologies, policies and procedures.
• Support assurance activities across a broad public sector client base.

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Practical experience within Internal Audit, Risk Assurance or Governance Audit.
• Strong understanding of risk-based auditing methodologies.
• Knowledge of Global Internal Audit Standards (IIA Standards) and best practice assurance frameworks.
• Experience conducting audits from planning through to reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review complex data, identify risks and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Excellent report writing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience within the public sector, local government, policing, emergency services, housing or wider public bodies would be highly desirable.

You should hold one of the following:

• Part-qualified CIA (Certified Internal Auditor); or
• Fully qualified AAT; or
• CISA; or
• Equivalent relevant audit qualification with membership of a recognised professional body.

• £37.33 - £42.63 per hour Umbrella
• Initial 12-week contract
• Hybrid working (2 days per week in Southwark, 3 days remote)
• Opportunity to work across some of London's largest and most influential public sector organisations
• Meaningful and varied audit assignments with senior stakeholder exposure

If you have proven internal audit experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity within a high-profile public sector environment, we'd love to hear from you.