Audit Lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can: Support the development of the annual internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with organisational risks and priorities. Lead the delivery of internal audits across operational, governance and compliance areas, from planning through to execution and reporting. Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Draft clear, concise audit reports with practical, risk-based and remedial recommendations. Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls. Draft clear, concise audit reports with practical, risk-based recommendations. Provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Support the organisations risk, governance and compliance processes through identification of emerging risks and control gaps during audit work, testing and implementation. Monitor and follow up on audit recommendation implementation, escalating as appropriate Build effective working relationships across the organisation including operational teams, management and senior leaders to support audit delivery and promote a culture of improvement. Communicate audit findings and insights in a constructive and solutions-focused manner. Prepare reports and updates for the Audit Committee and associated internal governance forums. What youll bring to the role: Professional qualification in internal audit, risk management, related field is preferred. Proven experience in leading internal audits across diverse business areas. Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks. Experience in drafting clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations. Demonstrated ability to assess internal controls through fieldwork, interviews, and testing. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly. Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation. High attention to detail and commitment to quality. Proficient in audit methodologies and tools. Why work for us? 25 days holidays plus bank holidays Buy and sell annual leave scheme Refer a friend scheme Company pension Company sick pay scheme Company annual bonus scheme Life assurance scheme Bluelight Card- 100s of discount and cashback options Performance review with a training and development plan Employee discounts portal Gym membership Cycle to work scheme Tech scheme

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Professional qualification in internal audit, risk management, related field is preferred.
• Proven experience in leading internal audits across diverse business areas.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in drafting clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to assess internal controls through fieldwork, interviews, and testing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficient in audit methodologies and tools.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

CHEC Preston

Preston

PR2 9WT

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)