Audit and Anti-Fraud Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 44 - 44

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

6 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Audit and Anti-Fraud Manager to cover a vacant post within the Finance Directorate.

The role is responsible for managing the Councils internal audit and anti-fraud function ensuring effective audit coverage probity compliance and value for money across Council services.

Reporting to the Head of Audit & Anti-Fraud the postholder will manage a large team oversee complex investigations and support the Director of Finance in discharging statutory Section 151 responsibilities.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Manage and lead the Audit and Anti-Fraud Team including responsibility for up to 20 staff.

Deputise for the Head of Audit & Anti-Fraud as required.

Plan deliver and monitor a risk-based Audit and Anti-Fraud Plan in line with statutory requirements.

Manage and review internal audits across corporate finance systems contracts IT schools housing benefits and Council-funded services.

Direct and manage complex sensitive and high-risk fraud investigations including Housing Benefit fraud and corporate irregularities.

Ensure audits and investigations comply with legislation professional standards Accounts and Audit Regulations and CIPFA Internal Audit Code of Practice.

Provide assurance to senior management on governance risk management and internal controls.

Produce high-quality audit and investigation reports with practical recommendations and monitor implementation.

Liaise with Chief Officers Members external agencies Police and regulatory bodies as required.

Promote fraud prevention fraud awareness training and continuous improvement across the Council.

Ensure confidentiality whistleblowing protection and adherence to data protection and legal requirements.

Maintain quality standards including ISO and Investors in People accreditation.

Skills/Experience:

Significant experience in internal audit and anti-fraud within a local authority or public sector environment.

Strong knowledge of Section 151 responsibilities governance risk and internal control frameworks.

Proven experience managing and leading large teams.

Experience of managing complex fraud investigations and audit reviews.

In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation Accounts and Audit Regulations and professional audit standards (CIPFA).

Experience producing reports for senior management Members committees and external bodies.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and influence at senior level.

Experience of using modern audit and investigation techniques including data analytics.

Excellent written analytical and decision-making skills.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 18/01/2026 @09:00.

Hours: 35 hours per week.

Location: The Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Required Skills:

Significant experience in internal audit and anti-fraud within a local authority or public sector environment. Strong knowledge of Section 151 responsibilities governance risk and internal control frameworks. Proven experience managing and leading large teams. Experience of managing complex fraud investigations and audit -depth knowledge of relevant legislation Accounts and Audit Regulations and professional audit standards (CIPFA). Experience producing reports for senior management Members committees and external bodies. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and influence at senior level. Experience of using modern audit and investigation techniques including data analytics. Excellent written analytical and decision-making skills.

6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Audit and Anti-Fraud Manager to cover a vacant post within the Finance Directorate. The role is responsible for managing the Councils internal audit and anti-fraud function ensuring effecti...