Auditor
- Recruiter
- Connect2Staff
- Location
- Maidstone
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 17 Aug 2018
- Job role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
Connect2Kent are looking for a temporary Auditor to work with Kent County Council to carry out 2-3 audits over a three month period.
Purpose of the Job :
Plan and deliver audits in relation to the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Audits assigned will be of complex and medium/high risk areas.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
Qualifications
Educated to Education to “A” Level standard or equivalent.
PIIA, AAT (or equivalent) qualification and/or proven ability to do the job.
Experience
Experience of working effectively with colleagues and managers and persuading others to take a particular course of action.
Experience of meeting multiple deadlines and managing own work and the work of others.
Experience of interpreting, understanding and complying with complex guidance and legislation.
Experience of undertaking audits independently, end to end, with minimal supervision
Experience of using Microsoft Office and business/audit applications.
Experience of effective report writing and agreement of relevant actions.
Skills and Abilities
Able to perform tasks professionally and with innovation, and being adaptable, committed and motivated in approach.
Flexible approach to work with excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to meet fixed, non-negotiable deadlines and still maintain high quality standards.
Interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, including good report-writing skills.
The necessary tact, sensitivity and political awareness to negotiate/work with Senior Officers, Heads of Service and Directors and the ability to persuade others to take an appropriate course of action.
Ability to analyse complex and highly sensitive and/or confidential data and draw robust conclusions.
Ability to deal effectively with confrontation or disagreement
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to equalities and the promotion of diversity in all aspects of working.
Knowledge
Excellent numerical and literacy skills and a knowledge of, or ability to assimilate, the Council’s various key systems.
Detailed understanding of how local government and the wider public sector operate.
Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
Significant knowledge of the internal audit process and related professional standards.
Detailed knowledge of data protection and confidentiality issues.
Commercial Services Kent/Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Purpose of the Job :
Plan and deliver audits in relation to the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Audits assigned will be of complex and medium/high risk areas.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
Qualifications
Educated to Education to “A” Level standard or equivalent.
PIIA, AAT (or equivalent) qualification and/or proven ability to do the job.
Experience
Experience of working effectively with colleagues and managers and persuading others to take a particular course of action.
Experience of meeting multiple deadlines and managing own work and the work of others.
Experience of interpreting, understanding and complying with complex guidance and legislation.
Experience of undertaking audits independently, end to end, with minimal supervision
Experience of using Microsoft Office and business/audit applications.
Experience of effective report writing and agreement of relevant actions.
Skills and Abilities
Able to perform tasks professionally and with innovation, and being adaptable, committed and motivated in approach.
Flexible approach to work with excellent prioritisation skills and the ability to meet fixed, non-negotiable deadlines and still maintain high quality standards.
Interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing, including good report-writing skills.
The necessary tact, sensitivity and political awareness to negotiate/work with Senior Officers, Heads of Service and Directors and the ability to persuade others to take an appropriate course of action.
Ability to analyse complex and highly sensitive and/or confidential data and draw robust conclusions.
Ability to deal effectively with confrontation or disagreement
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Commitment to equalities and the promotion of diversity in all aspects of working.
Knowledge
Excellent numerical and literacy skills and a knowledge of, or ability to assimilate, the Council’s various key systems.
Detailed understanding of how local government and the wider public sector operate.
Knowledge and understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.
Significant knowledge of the internal audit process and related professional standards.
Detailed knowledge of data protection and confidentiality issues.
Commercial Services Kent/Trading Ltd is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates