Senior Internal Auditor (PO2)

Who You Are

Are you an experienced internal auditor ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role within a highly regarded team? If so, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll report to the Internal Audit Manager, lead a portfolio of complex and high-profile audits, and supervise an Internal Auditor. You will work closely with stakeholders across all Council departments, schools, partner organisations, and local authority trading companies, making a real impact across the organisation. You bring a strong audit background and may already hold or be working towards a CCAB accountancy qualification, CMIIA, CIA, or QIAL (or equivalent). You’re confident in managing a varied workload and navigating competing priorities with professionalism and resilience. Relationship building is key in this role; you have the credibility and confidence to engage effectively with colleagues across the Council and the leadership skills to support and guide junior staff. Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and confidence with technology are essential. Local authority experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applicants who can demonstrate how their skills, experience, and knowledge will bring value to Enfield.

What the Job Involves

You will deliver high-quality, complex, or high-profile internal audits to support the Council’s strategic objectives, ensure compliance with legislation, and promote continuous improvement across all service areas. This involves delivering a portfolio of risk-based complex or high-profile internal audits according to the Council’s internal audit plan and methodology and the Global Internal Audit Standards. You will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls, produce evidence-based internal audit reports with recommendations for improvement, and manage audit workloads to meet deadlines and performance targets. You will provide support to an Internal Auditor, line-manage, and develop them effectively, maintain the confidentiality of audit information, and report on internal audit actions. You will contribute to the continuous improvement of the Internal Audit team, assist the Internal Audit Manager, provide advice and guidance on internal control and governance matters, develop and deliver training, and deputize for the Internal Audit Manager as required. All duties must be carried out in compliance with the Council’s Policies and Procedures.

Skills

• Experience of delivering audits across various areas in a client-facing role
• Experience in managing staff, preferably in an audit function
• Experience in building relationships with senior managers and stakeholders
• Experience in initiating and delivering change, especially using technology
• Ability to meet deadlines and organize workload according to changing priorities
• Understanding of internal audit practice rules and principles
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills