Audit Manager

About The Role

The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London and is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. MOPAC undertakes a broad range of statutory duties and works closely with the Mayor of London, Deputy Mayor, and Metropolitan Police Service to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.

You will be joining the MOPAC Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance, a well-respected unit that has the interesting and challenging job of providing the internal audit service for a number of clients including the Metropolitan Police Service, the London Fire Brigade and the Greater London Authority.

You will lead a team of auditors, helping to ensure effective and efficient services are delivered to Londoners through the provision of first-class assurance, counter fraud and advisory services. Our wide-ranging client base provides opportunities for you to really make a difference, through delivery of complex reviews across a range of operational and strategic areas. You will work with senior stakeholders, helping to identify key business risks, evaluate and test their controls and identify areas of improvement.

The Main Responsibilities Of The Role

• Leading, managing and developing an effective audit team.
• Planning audit assignments, allocating audit resources, and defining deadlines.
• Managing audit assignments effectively and efficiently, ensuring work is produced to the required standard and deadlines.
• Undertaking complex reviews identifying key risks, evaluating and testing controls, identifying areas for improvement, and providing insight.
• Contributing to the development of Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance policies and procedures.

A good level of practical internal auditing experience is essential and will be supported by a recognised qualification in Internal Auditing or Accountancy (at least CMIIA, CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent) together with membership of the appropriate professional body. You will be someone who has a thorough understanding of risk-based auditing, and the personal qualities and credibility to operate effectively as a representative of MOPAC and the Directorate.

Application Process

Candidates Must Submit Their CV And Employment History And Must Answer (using Around 1,500 Characters Per Answer) The Supplementary Questions Which Are

• Please confirm you hold a full professional qualification (CCAB, CMIIA, or equivalent) and any details.
• Please outline your experience in carrying out internal audits in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards and provide an example of how you demonstrated this during the course of an audit.
• Explain through an example of your work how you have been able to build constructive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Provide details of your experience in carrying out internal audits across a diverse client base.

Want to find out what it’s like to work with MOPAC?

You can find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.

Please ensure you read the Candidate Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document attached to the vacancy as it contains key information regarding the recruitment process.

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process, please contact a member of the HR team via email on [email protected].