Audit and Anti-Fraud Manager

Audit and Anti-Fraud Manager

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£500 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
East London, London
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Summary: The Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager role is an interim leadership position within a Local Authority in East London, focused on overseeing the internal audit and counter-fraud functions. The successful candidate will manage a team, deliver a risk-based audit plan, and handle complex fraud investigations. This position requires significant experience in local authority internal audit leadership and compliance with audit standards. The role offers a competitive daily rate and hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing the Audit & Anti-Fraud team (up to 20 staff).
  • Delivering a comprehensive risk-based internal audit programme.
  • Overseeing audits across financial systems, contracts, IT and benefits.
  • Managing complex and sensitive fraud investigations.
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory and professional audit standards.
  • Producing and presenting reports to senior officers and Members.
  • Strengthening internal controls and promoting fraud prevention.

Key Skills:

  • Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
  • Significant Local Authority internal audit leadership experience.
  • Proven experience managing audit teams and complex investigations.

Salary (Rate): £500 per day

City: East London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other

Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager - Interim

Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in East London to appoint an Interim Audit & Anti-Fraud Manager to lead the Council's internal audit and counter-fraud function.

This is a senior interim leadership assignment focused on delivering robust council-wide audit coverage, managing complex fraud investigations.

What's on Offer

Rate: £300 - £500 per day
Contract length: 4-6 months initially
Full-time
Hybrid working
Start: ASAP / subject to notice

The Role

The successful candidate will lead the Audit & Anti-Fraud function, ensuring effective delivery of a risk-based audit plan and the management of sensitive investigations across the Council.

Key responsibilities:

  • Leading and managing the Audit & Anti-Fraud team (up to 20 staff).
  • Delivering a comprehensive risk-based internal audit programme.
  • Overseeing audits across financial systems, contracts, IT and benefits.
  • Managing complex and sensitive fraud investigations.
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory and professional audit standards.
  • Producing and presenting reports to senior officers and Members.
  • Strengthening internal controls and promoting fraud prevention.

About You

You will ideally have:

  • Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or CCAB qualification (CIPFA / ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Significant Local Authority internal audit leadership experience.
  • Proven experience managing audit teams and complex investigations.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your required day rate. If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
If you know someone suitable, please ask them to email their CV , including your details. T&Cs apply.

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