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 Council’s 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.