Details:
- Salary: £700 - 750 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: London
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Interim Head of Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk
London / Hybrid Working / 6-month assignment
Senior Leadership Opportunity
We're working on behalf of a local authority who are seeking an exceptional leader to head its Internal Audit, Anti-Fraud & Risk function.
This is a key statutory leadership role, reporting into the Director of Finance and providing strategic oversight of governance, assurance, risk management and counter-fraud activity across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Internal Audit, Risk & Anti-Fraud functions
Deliver the annual audit strategy, plan and audit opinion
Provide expert advice on governance, controls and value for money
Lead complex fraud investigations and counter-fraud initiatives
Act as principal advisor to the Audit Committee and senior leadership team
Drive organisational risk management and assurance frameworks
Develop and lead a high-performing professional teamWe're keen to speak with candidates who have:
CCAB, CIPFA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or IIA qualification
Significant senior leadership experience within local government or a similarly regulated environment
Strong expertise in internal audit, governance and strategic risk management
Counter-fraud and investigation experience
A track record of influencing senior stakeholders, Members and Audit CommitteesThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking authority and play a pivotal role in protecting public resources, strengthening governance and shaping organisational strategy.
If you'd like a confidential discussion, please get in touch directly - I look forward to hearing from you