Internal Audit Liaison Officer

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Internal Audit Liaison OfficerSalary range: £39,378 - £44,317 per annum + excellent benefitsHours: 36.5 hours per week Contract: PermanentWe are looking for a professional, interpersonal and talented individual to inject their auditing skills and advice into the WMCA Financial Services. The successful candidate will lead on the development and delivery of the internal audit plan at the WMCA.About the teamThe Strategic Hub will provide support, advice and guidance to all parts of the organisation and its partners to facilitate the achievement of WMCAs strategic objectives and the successful deployment of the Investment Programme to contribute to those objectives. It will provide assurance to WMCA and its stakeholders that public funds are being appropriately deployed to achieve WMCAs strategic objectives and priorities in a manner that delivers value for money, manages risk and conforms to WMCAs control environment and the highest standards of corporate governance.Who we areThe West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is a strategic authority working with partners to deliver a stronger West Midlands, with a focus on skills, innovation, transport, economic development and regeneration. Individual Councils and Local Enterprise Partnerships will still deliver services and retain their identity but on the big decisions we will have the resources to work together.This is an exciting time for the West Midlands - the Commonwealth Games will be here in 2022, the arrival of HS2 will help make us a world class business location and a new £350m housing deal aims to deliver 215,000 new homes by 2031.Against a backdrop of a uniquely challenging and evolving environment, we are looking for the right people to ensure we can meet the demands of delivering an ambitious agenda that aims to build a healthier, happier, better connected and more prosperous West Midlands.Who we needThis is an exciting new role with the opportunity to act as the lead officer for supporting the Audit, Risk & Assurance Chair in matters relating to Internal Audit. The successful candidate will need to be an effective relationship manager and will liaise directly with the Chief Audit Executive, Finance Director and the Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee.You will have proven experience in producing internal audit reports as well as undertaking investigations. The successful candidate will manage the WMCAs internal audit contract and ensure the delivery of agreed audit plans.In return for your hard work and commitment, we will reward you with a range of competitive and attractive benefits.How to applyTo apply for this role, please click below and you will be emailed to let you know how to continue your application.Please provide detailed information in your application outlining your suitability for the post and ensure it is submitted by the closing date.Closing Date: 26 February 2020Interview/Assessment Date: w/c 16 March 2020We are committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community.The following groups are currently underrepresented: young people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and women at senior levels.We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential job role criteria. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. Wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance and support service delivery for the customer. Required skills

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