Interim Internal Audit Manager
Posted Today by Tile Hill
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Internal Audit Manager involves leading the internal audit and counter-fraud programme for a London Borough Council during a critical period. The position requires managing a multi-disciplinary team and providing independent assurance on financial and operational systems while overseeing fraud investigations and enhancing governance. The ideal candidate will have experience in local authority audit and the ability to influence senior leadership effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of the Council’s internal audit and counter-fraud programme.
- Manage a sizeable, multi-disciplinary team.
- Provide independent assurance across key financial and operational systems.
- Oversee complex and sensitive fraud investigations.
- Strengthen governance and internal controls.
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the Section 151 Officer in meeting statutory responsibilities.
Key Skills:
- Experience in local authority audit.
- Ability to operate at pace.
- Strong influencing skills at senior levels.
- Leadership experience in complex assurance and investigative work.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Other
I’m delighted to be working with a London Borough Council to appoint an Interim Internal Audit Manager at a critical point for the organisation. This is a senior assurance role, leading the delivery of the Council’s internal audit and counter-fraud programme and managing a sizeable, multi-disciplinary team. The postholder will provide independent assurance across key financial and operational systems, oversee complex and sensitive fraud investigations, strengthen governance and internal controls, and work closely with senior leadership to support the Section 151 Officer in meeting statutory responsibilities. This opportunity would suit an experienced local authority audit professional who enjoys operating at pace, influencing at senior level, and leading teams through complex assurance and investigative work. If you’d be open to a confidential conversation to find out more, please feel free to message me directly.