Interim Head of Internal Audit & Counter Fraud
London Local Authority
Circa £700 per day | Inside IR35
Interim contract
I am working with a London local authority to recruit an experienced Interim Head of Internal Audit & Counter Fraud to lead the Council’s audit, assurance and fraud activity.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the delivery of the Internal Audit service, while providing strong leadership across the Council’s Counter Fraud function .
Key responsibilities
Lead the Council’s Internal Audit and Counter Fraud functions
Develop and deliver the Council’s Counter Fraud strategy
Oversee fraud prevention, detection and investigation activity
Manage complex and sensitive fraud investigations
Provide assurance around financial controls, governance and fraud risk
Lead the Internal Audit plan and ensure delivery against agreed priorities
Work closely with senior officers, Members and Audit Committee
Lead and develop the Internal Audit and Counter Fraud teams
Provide senior-level advice on governance, risk and assurance matters
Experience required
Significant Counter Fraud / Fraud investigation experience – essential
Previous leadership of an Internal Audit function
Strong local government or wider public sector experience
Experience managing complex fraud investigations and fraud risk
Strong understanding of governance, risk and assurance
Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and committees
Relevant professional qualification preferred
This would suit an experienced Head of Internal Audit / Head of Audit & Counter Fraud who can come in quickly and provide strong leadership across both areas.
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