Internal Audit Apprenticeship

Liaise with staff and external stakeholders as required to undertake internal audit assignments   Prepare audit terms of reference for internal audit assignments including identifying key risks and developing an audit scope and approach Prepare internal audit reports to a draft stage in the agreed format and to internal quality standards as laid out in the audit manual Undertake internal audit follow up work to ensure agreed recommendations have been implemented in line with agreed timescales Research the activities being audited by walking through how they operate a task/process; and reviewing policy, processes and standards related to the activity being audited Assist with data gathering, analysis and interpretation through face-to-face, email and other forms of data-gathering practises used in the council Documenting the business process and control environment and validating the process  Identifying and evaluating governance, risks, and controls through assessing what you find against governance policies and procedures set out in an organisation  Performing tests and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of controls (i.e. do the controls protect the organisation against the potential risks, as identified by the organisation, management, or internal control functions) Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and exposures and make practical recommendations for improvement 

Training Outcome:

It is the aspiration of the organisation that you will progress up to level 6 auditor professional and then chartered auditor.

 

Employer Description:

Bexley Council is one of 33 London Boroughs.  We border with Greenwich, Bromley and Kent.  Our role is to serve the residents of the Borough

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - office hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience