We are seeking an experienced Internal Auditor with extensive National Fraud Initiative (NFI) expertise to lead on the Council’s NFI Data Matching exercise. This is a focused assignment for a specialist capable of independently managing NFI workload from end to end.
* Contract: 3 months
* Hours: 15 hours per week
* Rate: £23.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities
* Take sole responsibility for the NFI Data Matching process, including data entry, prioritising match investigations, and conducting detailed investigative work.
* Deliver clear, outcome-focused results in line with NFI requirements.
* Provide independent, objective assurance on the Council’s control environment.
* Examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to support the economic, efficient, and effective use of resources.
* Support the Council in improving operations, enhancing risk management, strengthening control and governance processes, and promoting continuous improvement.
* Conduct a portfolio of high- and medium-risk audits, providing assurance to Chief Officers, Senior Managers, and contributing to reports for the Governance and Audit Committee and Senior Leadership Team.
* Review the effectiveness of controls, safeguarding of assets, and reliability of financial and management information.
* Apply professional judgement, initiative, and audit expertise in all work undertaken, including investigative tasks.
* Provide supervision and mentoring to internal auditors where required.
* Ensure all work complies with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS).
About You
* Extensive hands-on experience with NFI match investigation, data matching, and reporting.
* A strong understanding of internal audit methodologies and standards.
* Excellent analytical, investigatory, and reporting skills.
* The ability to work independently and deliver high-quality assurance within a short-term assignment.
If you have the specialist NFI experience we’re looking for and are available for a part-time contract, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today