Senior Internal Controls Auditor - Data Analytics

Your new company A public sector organisation is seeking an experienced/qualified Internal Auditor/ Internal Controls specialist with a background in Data Analytics - working on a hybrid arrangement, with 3 days a week working in an office based in either London or Oldham areas and with some limited travel to other UK sites.Your new role

• Your role will focus on the use of data analytics within an Internal Audit and Controls setting, and the delivery of data-driven internal control and compliance reviews for the organisation.
• Working in a small team, you will focus on developing the use of data analytics using Power BI and integrated algorithms to automate areas of controls testing for the organisation.
• You will identify areas where digitisation can improve efficiency, accuracy, or compliance and document control processes and gaps, designing and implementing data analytics tests to monitor control effectiveness.
• You will implement continuous monitoring of risks using dashboards and ensure digitised controls align with regulatory and internal compliance standards.
• You will use data analytics to detect anomalies, trends, or outliers that indicate risk or potential fraud and recommend remediation strategies based on data insights.
• You will integrate data analytics into end-to-end audit processes, performing audits using data-driven techniques to improve coverage and precision.
• What you'll need to succeed
• You will have experience of, and a keen interest in, developing your experience in the field of data analytics within an Internal Audit setting.
• You will have experience using Power BI and the use of algorithms and total population sampling.
• You will ideally be a qualified IIA, Internal Auditor with a public sector background, and experience of Internal Controls Testing. Or you may be a larger-firm trained Internal Auditor, who is qualified and seeking a move out of practice.
• You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organisation.
• You will need a full driving licence as there is some occasional travel within England to other offices. (approx once a month)

What you'll get in return Hybrid working: 3 days a week in the office based in either the London or Oldham areasSalary £54000-58500, depending on location, plus a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday (increasing with service) and the option to buy up to a further 5 days leave.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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