Audit Officer - Derry and Strabane District Council

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Derry City & Strabane District Council

Job Description

Job Title: Audit Officer

Scale: PO1

Reports To: Internal Audit Manager

Key Purpose

Responsible for carrying out the work of the Internal Audit Section.

Provide a high quality and cost effective service, which will assist management in the discharge of their responsibilities, by providing them with objective insights, analysis, appraisals, observations and cost effective recommendations.

Assist with the delivery of an Internal Audit Service for City of Derry Airport (CoDA Operations Ltd).

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement a Strategic and Operational Risk Based Internal Audit Plan, for the evaluation of internal systems and controls, both financial and non-financial.

2. Ensure that internal audits are carried out, and advice is provided in an impartial manner and in accordance with all relevant Codes of Practice, Standards, Professional and Technical Guidelines.e the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector.

3. Make recommendations to Senior Management to address weaknesses identified in internal systems and controls and monitor the extent of implementation and the effectiveness of recommendations made.

4. Carry out follow up reviews to determine the extent to which audit recommendations have been implemented.

5. Ensure that an adequate Assurance Framework is in place within the Council that audits are fully risk based, and that the results of audits are reflected in Risk Registers.

6. Prepare information presentations and reports necessary for the Assurance, Audit and Risk Committee, other Council Committees, attend meetings etc. as required.

7. Maintain an awareness and knowledge of evolving regulatory obligations and technical aspects of the IIA profession.

8. Assist with the development and implementation of audit methodologies and processes (Audit Needs Assessment / Audit Planning, Audit Charter and Terms of Reference, Assurance, Audit and Risk Committee Terms of Reference, Audit Manual etc.)

9. Assist with the development, maintenance and operation of performance measures and targets within the Internal Audit section to ensure the delivery of audit reports to quality, time and budget.

10. Participate in and ensure compliance with all Council policies and procedures and operate within the highest standards of personal behaviour which reflect the core values of the organisation.

11. Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety requirements and legislation in accordance with Council's Policies and Procedures.

12. Comply with and actively promote the Council's policies and procedures on all aspects of equality.

13. Undertake any other duties appropriate to scale, which may be required from time to time.

The postholder should be aware that the responsibilities of the post may be subject to change as a result of organisational change. The Council therefore reserves the right to change the duties of the post by adding to or amending the range of responsibilities. The postholder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

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