The Service Audit & Counter Fraud fulfils a statutory requirement to advise, alert and assure the Council on the effectiveness of its systems of internal control. This means focussing on key risks that prevent objectives being achieved, the controls needed to mitigate the risks, and how effectively the controls are working. Audit & Counter Fraud is independent of all other functions, so it can give an objective and unbiased view. Its primary purposes are: To help managers make the best of their system controls in meeting the Council's objectives To promote change and continuous improvement. As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. Our values are outlined in our Ways of Working and our Guiding Principles and if they reflect how you are and how you work then this could be the role that meets your expectations. What is the role? As Principal Auditor you will assist with delivering the Audit and Counter Fraud Service to PCC and external clients (neighbouring authorities). Working closely with all levels of officers and members within the relevant Council, you will take an active role in gaining an in depth knowledge of the strategic direction of the relevant Council and the issues it faces, in order to be able to advice on the effective management of risk exposure and the internal control framework. In...