Interim Head of Internal Audit - Local Authority
Interim Head of Internal Audit & Counter Fraud
London Local Authority
Circa GBP700 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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